Our Services
Comprehensive disaster recovery consulting services designed to navigate the complexities of federal funding and compliance
Cost Estimating & Assessments
Core ServiceAccurate, defensible cost analysis that maximizes eligible reimbursements and withstands audit scrutiny.
- ✓Comprehensive damage assessments and site inspections
- ✓Infrastructure cost estimating using FEMA CEF methodology
- ✓Engineering evaluations for repair vs. replacement decisions
- ✓Scope of work development and technical specifications
- ✓Industry-standard cost databases and local market analysis
- ✓Insurance claim coordination and duplication of benefits analysis
FEMA Public Assistance Program
Core ServiceEnd-to-end support through every phase of the FEMA PA process, from disaster declaration to project closeout.
- ✓Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) support
- ✓Request for Public Assistance (RPA) preparation
- ✓Project Worksheet (PW) development for Categories A-G & Z
- ✓Eligibility determinations and compliance documentation
- ✓Alternative procedures and innovative policy solutions
- ✓Appeals management and version tracking
- ✓Grant reconciliation and closeout support
Mitigation & Resilience Planning
Core ServiceStrategic mitigation solutions that reduce future disaster impacts and position communities for long-term resilience.
- ✓FEMA 404 & 406 Hazard Mitigation Program support
- ✓Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grants
- ✓Hazard identification and vulnerability assessments
- ✓Cost-benefit analysis for mitigation projects
- ✓Community resilience and continuity planning
- ✓Consensus-based codes and standards compliance
- ✓Climate adaptation and sustainability strategies
Program Management & Compliance
Full-spectrum grant administration ensuring regulatory compliance and financial accountability.
- ✓Federal grant management (2 CFR 200 compliance)
- ✓Environmental & Historic Preservation (EHP) coordination
- ✓Procurement and contracting support
- ✓Financial tracking and reporting systems
- ✓Quality assurance and audit readiness
- ✓Stakeholder coordination and communication
Training & Capacity Building
Customized training programs that build in-house expertise and strengthen organizational capacity.
- ✓FEMA PA program policies and procedures
- ✓Cost estimating and documentation best practices
- ✓Damage assessment and site inspection training
- ✓Grant management and compliance workshops
- ✓Tabletop exercises and scenario planning
Emergency Response Support
Immediate deployment capabilities to support response operations and document eligible work.
- ✓Emergency Operations Center (EOC) support
- ✓Debris management planning and monitoring
- ✓Force account labor and equipment tracking
- ✓Emergency protective measures documentation
- ✓Real-time eligibility guidance
Service Delivery
DIRS delivers comprehensive services to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as private non-profit organizations involved in disaster recovery. Our flexible engagement models include:
- Full-service disaster recovery management
- Targeted consulting for specific FEMA PA phases
- On-call technical advisory services
- Training and capacity building programs
- Subject matter expert augmentation
Need Disaster Recovery Support?
Contact us today to discuss how DIRS can help your community maximize FEMA reimbursements and recover stronger.
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