Services
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FEMA Eligibility Issue Resolution
We create strategies and position papers that ensure the best available outcome for applicants as they address the inevitable FEMA eligibility issues. Our approach to eligibility issues includes drafting appeals to FEMA ineligible determinations and providing needed documentation and persuasive narratives that address eligibility issues prior to FEMA making formal determinations.
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FEMA Compliance Issue Resolution
Ensuring compliance with the applicable federal procurement and contracting requirements for FEMA PA funded projects can be the most complex and daunting task of the FEMA PA program. We take pride in our ability to provide industry leading analysis and issue resolution services to applicants to minimize compliance risk. The City of New York has relied predominantly on Eckert Consulting to resolve their most complex and fiscally crucial compliance issues since 2019.
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FEMA PA Guidance
Beyond eligibility and compliance guidance, we provide all other information needed by applicants to ensure a smooth and successful FEMA PA program. This includes FEMA PA guidance on such topics as: Alternative Procedures; submission and project completion deadlines; FEMA required consensus-based codes; tracking management costs; and equipment and supplies disposition requirements.
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FEMA Project Development
We manage the entire FEMA project development process from initial damage inventory to final closeout package submission. We rely on our combination of technical expertise and our command of FEMA PA policy and procedures to ensure the most efficient and effective PW creation progression.
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Data and Documentation Management
The FEMA PA program data and documentation requirements can be overwhelming for applicants recovering from a disaster and relying on FEMA to be the keeper of records has historically failed many applicants. That is why we highly recommend applicants be the master of their own information and maintain impeccable records of documentation and data for their FEMA PW portfolio. We can provide customized process, procedures and databases for applicants as well as data experts to execute the data and documentation storage if needed.
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406 Hazard Mitigation
We excel at managing the 406 Hazard Mitigation process by creating mitigation proposals based on historically successful mitigation techniques. Our experience and technical expertise give us a knack for identifying what type of mitigation will and will not work for what types of projects. Additionally, we know that the goal is not just the initial FEMA approval of a mitigation project but rather the completion and full FEMA reimbursement of the project. That is why we review drawings and scopes of work during design milestones to ensure that the project stays true to the approved mitigation concept.
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Closeout Process
We simplify the closeout process by creating complete document supported PWs and progress payment packages as well as ensure an adequate documentation and data management process is being followed. Additionally, we work with the State to develop reasonable closeout procedures for applicants and perform thorough closeout reviews of PWs to ensure all appropriate documentation and information is captured and the PW is properly positioned to defend against audits.