FEMA and the DRCA Sign Landmark Agreement to Strengthen Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Efforts

  January 17, 2025 ALEXANDRIA, VA. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Disaster Recovery Coalition of America (DRCA) have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance collaboration in disaster preparedness, operational readiness, response, and recovery. This partnership signifies a shared commitment to leveraging public-private resources and expertise to improve disaster […]

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FEMA & DRCA Work Together to Provide Guidance for Hurricane Helene & Milton Response

In support of FEMA’s national response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Disaster Recovery Coalition of America (DRCA), in close collaboration with FEMA’s Office of Recovery and the Director of Public Assistance, Robert Pesapane, convened on October 8 and October 18, 2024, to address critical Debris Operations related to both disasters. During these meetings, DRCA

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DRCA Supports the Southeast (SE) Private-Public Partners Summit

DRCA Supports the Southeast (SE) Private-Public Partners Summit: DRCA supported the 2024 SE Private-Public Partners Summit which took place in Pearl, MS, on January 31-February 1st.  The event was hosted by FEMA Region 4, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and CISA.   Mark Misczak, SVP of Tidal Basin Group, represented DRCA on a panel discussion

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PETERS AND KENNEDY BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES PASSES COMMITTEE

View article on Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) site here WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), and John Kennedy (R-LA) that would better meet the needs of disaster survivors has advanced in the Senate. This legislation would repeal an outdated section of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of

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PETE GAYNOR APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF DRCA

The Disaster Recovery Coalition of America (DRCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pete Gaynor as the new Chairman of the organization. In his role, Mr. Gaynor will provide strategic leadership and guidance to further the mission of DRCA in promoting disaster recovery and resilience across the US. Click here to view press release

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GEI Consulting

Helping clients build resiliency in the face of these realities is woven through all of GEI’s work in the coastal environment. GEI has a strong reputation of providing specialized resiliency services that help clients understand risk and prioritize which vulnerable assets to protect. Once clients know, GEI helps them identify the most cost-effective ways to

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Lisa Miller speaking at FEPA event

DRCA’s policy advisor Lisa Miller attended this past week’s Florida Emergency Preparedness Conference (FEPA) in Orlando, sponsored by the DRCA.  The conference was attended by emergency managers from Florida’s 67 counties, along with disaster recovery companies, and many vendors exhibiting their products and services.  In this television interview she explains the constantly evolving disaster recovery industry and how it

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