Disaster Recovery

Restoring Communities, Mitigating Risk

Disaster recovery focuses on restoration, redevelopment, and revitalization of the health, social, economic, natural and environmental fabric of the community and building a more resilient Nation.

Every community is different. Every disaster is different. EM Partners works with those affected by a disaster to understand their unique needs; then customizes an approach that is best suited for their partner.

For over two decades our staff has provided support to all levels of government and private sector clients in the management of disaster recovery, grant writing and administration, and finding additional recovery funds that were put back into the communities.

FEMA has relied on our staff to handle their regulatory program administrative challenges and all aspects of disaster documentation, including grant application processes.

With our expertise, the grant management processes are completed well ahead of schedule, helping communities rebuild and become more resilient.

While helping communities focus their resources on their primary goals of rebuilding infrastructure and support services, EM Partners can also guide communities towards hazard mitigation grant funding to improve readiness and help avoid loss in the future.

From recovery processes, grants management and maximization to strategic, comprehensive program development, we bring expertise that spans the entire spectrum of emergency management.

FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Grants Management and support

When the President declares a disaster, funds are made available through the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program and other federal programs. These programs support communities to recover from major disasters by providing them with grant assistance for debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure. Local governments, states, tribes, territories and certain private nonprofit organizations that provide critical community services are eligible to apply. EM Partners provides expertise and support through the entire Grants Management Process.

Cost Estimating

FEMA’s Cost Estimating Format (CEF) is a uniform methodology that is applied when determining the cost of eligible permanent work for large construction projects. EM Partners provides skilled technical specialists to partner with grant applicants to develop clear damage descriptions and scopes of work that capture the work needed to repair, restore or replace facilities damaged as a result of a declared disaster.

Insurance Claim Support

If your community is in a Presidentially declared zone, and you have incurred losses, EM Partners can help you navigate the insurance claim process to determine insurance eligibility. This is one of the first steps in determining eligibility for Public Assistance.