Contractor Disaster Resources

FEMA is looking for a few good construction retirees for disaster response work
With a historically active hurricane season upon us, FEMA is actively recruiting retired construction supervisors and workers—including those adept at juggling all the paperwork in a typical construction office—  as Reservists to help them do the many tasks required following a disaster. This is on-call work, and applicants must be available to travel within 24 […]
August 27, 2020
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Sandy storm damage could exceed $20 billion
Sandy, the largest Atlantic storm in history, hit the Eastern coast of the United States Monday night, and left damage that could exceed $20 billion in its wake.
October 31, 2012
Flooded taxis in Queens, New York. Credit: The Telegraph
LaHood makes $500K in quick-release emergency relief funds for flood damage in Maine
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on July 17 announced he is making $500,000 in quick-release emergency funds immediately available to the Maine Department of Transportation to help repair roads damaged by floods as the result of heavy rains in early June.
July 17, 2012
Powerful waves hit the coastline at Acadia National Park in Maine
DOT gives states $20M for natural disaster repair
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday, May 7, announced $20 million for Oregon, Alabama and South Carolina to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters or catastrophic events. “The Obama administration is committed to helping communities return to normal after natural disasters – and that includes ensuring that […]
May 8, 2012
FEMA supports tribal gov’t ability to directly apply for federal disaster aid
FEMA supports tribal gov't ability to directly apply for federal disaster aid
February 27, 2012
LaHood: Nearly $1.6 available for damaged roads, bridges
Nearly $1.6 billion is being made available to states and territories across the United States to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by a variety of natural disasters, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Jan. 9.
January 9, 2012
$2 million in emergency relief funds for LA-area overpass
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Dec. 22 made $2 million in quick release emergency funds immediately available to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Paramount Boulevard overpass set ablaze by a fuel tanker explosion on State Route 60 in the Los Angeles area. “The Obama Administration stands ready to provide emergency relief […]
January 3, 2012
Portion of Tennessee S.R. 7 damaged in May 2010 floods reopens to traffic
A Middle Tennessee roadway heavily damaged by the May 2010 floods reopened on Nov. 30 following major repairs, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). A section of State Route 7 in Maury County was closed after the flooding triggered a massive landslide that caused parts of the roadway to collapse and slide down a steep embankment.
November 30, 2011
LaHood: $215 million available for damaged roads, bridges
The U.S Department of Transportation will provide more than $215 million to states across the nation to cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by a variety of natural disasters, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Nov. 28. “Communities suffering from disasters have been hard at work restoring vital transportation links so […]
November 30, 2011
Habitat for Humanity 2012 Shelter Report highlights disaster planning, long-term recovery
Habitat for Humanity International on Oct. 6 released its "Shelter Report 2012 - Build Hope: Housing Cities after a Disaster." The report highlights the urgent need for safer urban housing conditions to improve resilience and recovery after disasters.
October 7, 2011
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LaHood: $1 million in quick-release emergency relief funds immediately available for N.H. flood damage
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is making $1 million in quick release emergency funds immediately available to the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) to begin repairs to roads and bridges damaged by floods from Hurricane Irene. “The Obama Administration stands ready to provide federal support to New Hampshire as it recovers from the damages […]
September 14, 2011
Godwin supplies pumps to Hurricane Irene impact areas
Pump manufacturer Godwin Pumps continues to support emergency relief efforts throughout the East Coast after Hurricane Irene. “We fleeted 85 diesel Dri-Prime pumps last week,” said Grant Salstrom, Godwin’s chief operating officer. As Irene’s path unfolded throughout the week, Godwin delivered in excess of 350 Dri-Prime pumps from eight East Coast branches in support of […]
August 30, 2011
FEMA, Alabama state agency approve nearly $500K in rebuilding grants
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have approved almost half a million dollars in grants for rebuilding projects that help disaster-affected areas reduce future loss of life and property. The state administers the grants, totaling more than $491,000, which are funded through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The first four grants to be funded include two in DeKalb County, one in Marshall County and one in Bibb County.
August 30, 2011
Debris removal instructions, sandbag advice for Hurricane Irene
Debris removal instructions, sandbag advice for Hurricane Irene
August 29, 2011
Federal aid for D.C. area available from FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made federal aid available to the District of Columbia to supplement district response efforts in the area because of the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irene. According to FEMA, the aid was aid available starting on Aug. 26, 2011, and continuing forward. The President’s action authorize FEMA to coordinate […]
August 29, 2011
CSX makes $100K donation to American Red Cross
CSX Corp. made a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross in advance of the East Coast landfall of Hurricane Irene. The donation was slated to use where there is the greatest need in this or future storms, according to CSX.
August 28, 2011
Jarvis Property Restoration deploys to East Coast to assist commercial, industrial property owners from damages caused by Hurricane Irene
Early Saturday morning several semi trucks left Harrison Township, Michigan filled with water damage cleanup and hurricane repair supplies. Jarvis Property Restoration, a national disaster recovery company, headquartered in Harrison Township, has committed resources from several company locations, including Illinois and Florida, to assist property owners in North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and New […]
August 28, 2011
President declares emergency for New York
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on Aug. 26 that federal aid has been made available to New York to supplement the state and local response efforts in the area due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irene beginning on August 25, 2011, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland […]
August 26, 2011
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