When disaster strikes your organization or community, Federal Recovery Grants to states, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and also to not-for-profits, can make the crucial difference between recovery and years of economic devastation. Enlisting the assistance of a disaster recovery expert can increase the speed of your recovery efforts immeasurably. Tidal Basin is the premier disaster recovery consulting organization with extensive experience with FEMA, Department of Housing (DOH), and Urban Development (HUD) grants. As your trusted advocates, we work together to expedite and maximize your financial recovery.
Tidal Basin has worked with hundreds of organizations, including state and local governments, school boards, private non-profits, public utilities, and others across the country to maximize and expedite federal funding through the FEMA Public Assistance Grant Program (PA). At Tidal Basin, our core strengths — hands-on expertise with FEMA PA Grant Management, a history of client advocacy and retention, and dedication to enabling a full and efficient financial recovery — make us an invaluable addition to any recovery team.
Our experienced staff members are distinguished experts in FEMA PA eligibility and have previously served in roles such as Former FEMA Regional Administrator, FEMA Director of Recovery, State Director of Recovery, and FEMA Regional Chief of Public Assistance. Though distinct in their individual areas of specialized knowledge and expertise, collectively, the Tidal Basin team of consultants brings a wealth of hands-on experience covering every aspect of the FEMA PA Grant Management Program.
Documentation of Debris Removal
Documentation of debris removal, force account, and contract labor.
Damage Assessment
Eligibility established and documentation of damage and GPS location.
Project Worksheets
Project Worksheet, Scope Development, and Project Formulation.
Funding Reconciliation
Insurance & Supplemental Funding Reconciliation.
Fema Obtain & Maintain
Insurance requirement in facilities funded through the grant program.
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program
The Community Development Recovery Block Grants (CDBG-R) is a long-term recover grant, funded after a Presidential Declaration by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Since the assistance from this grant may fund a broad range of recovery activities, it can help rebuild affected areas and provide crucial seed money to start the recovery process for communities and neighborhoods that otherwise might not recover due to limited resources.
How can you use CDBG DR?
Disaster Relief
Long Term Recovery
Repair and Rebuild Housing
Restoration of Infrastructure
Economic Revitalization
Tidal Basin has an experienced and seasoned team of CDBG-DR subject matter experts ready to support you through the HUD grant process and assist you on your to recovery.
Complete Pre-Award Checklists & Certifications
Data Management and Reporting to Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR)
Financial Management
Execute Data Sharing Agreements Between FEMA & SBA
Duplication of Benefits Analysis
Monitor Compliance Including Fraud Prevention
Complete Unmet Needs Analysis & Develop an Action Plan
Community Outreach
Activity & Project Closeout
Develop Policies, Procedures, Forms & Organizational Plans
FEMA OFFERS A VARIETY OF DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS WITH DIFFERENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
Each area of hazard mitigation funding is a distinct program with significant differences in its scopes, purpose, and funding sources. Our experienced team can guide applicants through the extensive grant process to help these organizations or communities reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from future disasters.
Discover in detail how our team of professionals is playing an instrumental role in helping hundreds of organizations, governments, communities, not-for-profits, and private sector clients prepare and recover sooner from the worst disasters.
I would like to take this time to personally thank the Liaison staff for the remarkable job and the accomplishments performed during recovery efforts associated with FEMA 1589 DR NY. ...The total goal achieved was nothing less than maximizing all eligible costs in the best interest of the applicant....One strong asset for making recovery efforts a success is having your staff on our team.
John J. Fink
Recovery Supervisor - New York State Emergency Management Office
We retained your services to assist us in the Public Assistance grant application process and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with FEMA and the State of Florida. This turned out to be one of the most sensible decisions we made. Your organization made a very onerous situation much more bearable. ...The experience and knowledge that you provided us was invaluable.Without hesitation, we would be delighted to recommend your services to anyone who faces the task of processing large, complicated grant applications to the federal government. Your systematic approach and attention to detail allowed the City of Fort Myers to obtain our maximum eligible reimbursement.Jeff Green
Director, Financial Services
Judy Hartwell - City of Fort Myers, Florida
Adjusters International’s involvement helped reverse FEMA’s original denial of funding to full reimbursement for the repairs. In the end, Adjusters International’s determination of eligibility allowed the applicant to secure over $14 million in FEMA recovery funding for the facility.
A lack of adequate resources caused the situation to unfold the way it did in Slidell. Due to overburdened FEMA officials and insurance company adjusters, a number of projects were overlooked or underestimated.
Documentation of Debris Removal
Damage Assessment
Project Worksheets
Funding Reconciliation
Fema Obtain & Maintain
Closeout Assistance
Appeals, Arbitration, Audit Resolution
