Utilities and FEMA — A Good Working Relationship is Essential
Utility managers understand the critical importance of restoring essential services after a disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) too, places a high priority on the restoration of functioning electric power, water service, gas lines and sewer lines.
Many utilities have learned the hard way that dealing with FEMA is not always easy. They often need help to ensure their compliance with FEMA grant regulations and other vital issues.
FEMA Law Associates is the nation's leading disaster recovery consulting service for entities dealing with FEMA. We provide a full range of services designed to help utilities and municipal governments comply with FEMA grant regulations, receive payment from FEMA and formulate emergency preparedness plans.
Contact us for a consultation with an experienced administrative law attorney. We can advise on specific issues or provide more generalized education and training services.
Maximizing Utilities' Eligibility for Disaster Assistance
Much of our firm's work with utilities involves helping them maximize their chances of obtaining FEMA disaster grants. We can advise your firm regarding particular grant issues or provide generalized or specific training on FEMA grant programs or other topics of interests to utility manager.
Why is this important?
The answer is simple — like any government agency, FEMA has its own way of doing things. They have their own jargon and internal operating dynamic. They demand specific documentation regarding certain matters before they will approve a grant or provide payment. Without complying with these and other requirements, your grant application may be denied or may face a delay in receiving approval for payment.
FEMA Law Associates can provide the legal and regulatory advice and services you need to establish a firm working relationship with FEMA.
Education and Training Services
Our firm can provide education and training services tailored to your organization's needs. We can also provide more generalized materials that can serve as a basic guide for your organization's dealings with FEMA.
We have prepared two guidebooks for utility managers:
- Handbook on FEMA for Public Power Managers for the American Public Power Association (APPA)
- An Electric Cooperative's Introduction to FEMA for the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association
Whether it involves a disaster recovery grant, compliance with FEMA's Flood Plain Management program or other matter, FEMA Law Associates can provide your organization with the legal and regulatory advice and services it needs.
Contact a Lawyer
For a consultation with FEMA Law Associates, call 202-326-9319 or contact our firm online.
Located in Washington, D.C., we represent clients across the nation.
