DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES


Technical Assistance for FEMA

Once a disaster strikes, the recovery process can be long, labor intensive, and quite exhausting. When the disaster is unprecedented, such as Hurricane Katrina, FEMA will often subcontract specialized work for private firms to complete, such as professional planning, historic preservation, and/or mitigation assistance.

By working with the federal, state, and local governments, Studio S27 has gained an extensive knowledge of the FEMA process and policies. Our understanding of the FEMA policies and the recovery process allows us to provide exceptional recovery assistance to handle the increased paperwork, project oversight, and construction inspection requirements.

Our Studio has experience working with FEMA on their Public Assistance, Long-Term Community Recovery, and Hazard Mitigation Programs. Furthermore, as part of its historic preservation activities, Studio S27 has the knowledge and resources to complete a wide array of Section 106, 4(f), and NEPA Compliance Reviews on any federally declared disaster. Studio S27 meets or exceeds the Professional Qualifications Standards set forth in the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Architectural History.

Mitigation Work

Mitigation focuses on breaking the repeating cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction, disaster damage, etc. When it comes to disaster recovery, mitigation plays a very strong role during the planning and rebuilding of structures. Working with property owners, Studio S27 can recommend mitigation measures such as elevating properties, installing operable window shutters, and reconstructing roofs to make the properties safer and stronger in time for the next weather event.
 

Studio S27 also provides general contracting services for most mitigation measures.