FEMA Public Assistance

AtkinsRéalis Providing Hurricane Idalia Emergency Management Assistance in Florida

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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AtkinsRéalis is providing Technical Assistance (TA), Public Assistance (PA) and grant management services in 21 Florida counties on behalf of FDEM under the multi-year contract.

Key Points: 
  • AtkinsRéalis is providing Technical Assistance (TA), Public Assistance (PA) and grant management services in 21 Florida counties on behalf of FDEM under the multi-year contract.
  • The Company's comprehensive knowledge of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) PA program and on-site senior level TA professionals will significantly benefit applicants identifying and filing for eligible recovery projects from Hurricane Idalia.
  • AtkinsRéalis has supported the State of Florida following every major storm and disaster since 1992, when Hurricane Andrew damaged and destroyed nearly 200,000 homes in South Florida.
  • "AtkinsRéalis is an industry leader in providing comprehensive recovery and post-disaster services," said Steve Morriss, President, U.S., Latin America, and Minerals & Metals, AtkinsRéalis.

20+ Year National Disaster Recovery Veteran Valarie Philipp Joins GrantWorks

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GrantWorks, Inc., a recognized leader of federal and state grant administration and consulting services, is pleased to welcome Valarie Philipp, P.E., as its Vice President of Disaster Recovery Programs. Based in Florida, Philipp will provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to clients nationwide and lead GrantWorks' Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance recovery efforts across the continental U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Key Points: 
  • Valarie Philipp, P.E., a 20+ year veteran of national FEMA disaster recovery experience, recently joined GrantWorks, Inc. as its Vice President of Disaster Recovery Programs.
  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GrantWorks, Inc., a recognized leader of federal and state grant administration and consulting services, is pleased to welcome Valarie Philipp, P.E., as its Vice President of Disaster Recovery Programs .
  • Based in Florida, Philipp will provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to clients nationwide and lead GrantWorks' Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance recovery efforts across the continental U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Her disaster recovery expertise and passion align perfectly with our company's values and goals," said Bruce Spitzengel, GrantWorks' President and founder.

Plexos Group Hires Infrastructure and Construction Management Expert Andre LeBlanc

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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(Plexos), a Baton Rouge-based infrastructure program delivery and project management company, announced today that Andre LeBlanc has joined the company as Senior Vice President.

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  • (Plexos), a Baton Rouge-based infrastructure program delivery and project management company, announced today that Andre LeBlanc has joined the company as Senior Vice President.
  • LeBlanc is a seasoned program manager with direct experience designing, implementing, and managing federally funded infrastructure and construction management solutions for programs exceeding $2 Billion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230410005396/en/
    Infrastructure and construction management expert Andre LeBlanc joins Plexos Group as Senior Vice President (Photo: Business Wire)
    In his role, LeBlanc will work with Plexos leadership to spearhead innovative and efficient solutions for the company’s program management responsibilities across the U.S. and its territories.
  • “Andre LeBlanc is an exciting addition who is committed to addressing our clients' unique needs and long-term goals,” said Plexos President and CEO David Odom.

GZA and iParametrics Assist Municipalities in Securing FEMA Reimbursement of COVID-19 Emergency Expenses

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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GZA, a leading multi-disciplinary firm, and iParametrics, an emergency management and homeland security consulting firm, today announced that they are assisting five municipalities with securing FEMA Public Assistance (PA) grant funding to reimburse eligible emergency protective measures in response to COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • GZA, a leading multi-disciplinary firm, and iParametrics, an emergency management and homeland security consulting firm, today announced that they are assisting five municipalities with securing FEMA Public Assistance (PA) grant funding to reimburse eligible emergency protective measures in response to COVID-19.
  • These emergency measures include overtime labor, equipment, PPE, and other eligible expenses incurred since January 20, 2020, the incident date for the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.
  • The depth and breadth of the COVID-19 natural disaster is unique in our lifetimes, said GZA CEO Pat Sheehan.
  • GZA and iParametrics work with the clients emergency management team and address their questions about policies, procedures and eligible costs for the grant.

DOJ joins whistleblower case alleging AECOM led FEMA fraud scheme; Xavier University of Louisiana settles for $12M

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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"We are fortunate to have such a strong team of DOJ lawyers pursuing this case."

Key Points: 
  • "We are fortunate to have such a strong team of DOJ lawyers pursuing this case."
  • The alleged fraud involved FEMA disaster relief funds designated for nonprofit educational and religious institutions that were damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
  • The FEMA Public Assistance Program pays to repair facilities damaged by natural disasters and restore them to their pre-disaster condition.
  • Xavier University of Louisiana, which the whistleblower and government alleged participated in the scheme, has paid the government $12 million to settle its liability in the qui tam case.