Federal Emergency Management Agency

Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation Donates $250k to Build Maui School With FEMA, GEM, Local Partners

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman and his Stable Road Foundation have announced a $250,000 donation toward the construction of the temporary location of Sacred Hearts School on the island of Maui.

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  • Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman and his Stable Road Foundation have announced a $250,000 donation toward the construction of the temporary location of Sacred Hearts School on the island of Maui.
  • A blessing ceremony was recently held at the site, featuring Ed Freedman of Stable Road Foundation, Principal Tonata Lolesio of Sacred Hearts, Greg Shepherd of Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), and other community leaders.
  • “Serving our ‘ohana on Maui has always been one of the main focuses of Stable Road Foundation,” says executive director Pablo Rendon.
  • Stable Road Foundation is part of a collaborative effort to rebuild Sacred Hearts School.

Jacobs Awarded Federal Emergency Management Agency Response and Recovery Contract

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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DALLAS, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), the managing partner for a joint venture (JV) between Jacobs and CDM Smith, was awarded a Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) for continued support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) mission. Through site inspection, field support, technical evaluation and cost analysis, Jacobs will continue to provide hazard mitigation strategies to re-build communities and critical infrastructure following disasters in the West Zone Regions.

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  • DALLAS, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), the managing partner for a joint venture (JV) between Jacobs and CDM Smith, was awarded a Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) for continued support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) mission.
  • Jacobs also advises FEMA on use of sustainable, resilient practices that protect facilities from future events.
  • "For more than 20 years, Jacobs has deployed hundreds of local technical specialists to deliver public assistance to underserved communities in times of disaster," said Jacobs Senior Vice President Susannah Kerr.
  • Under previous contracts, the JV was awarded more than $951 million to provide public assistance, recovery operations, construction and project management and technical services.

Halff Expands Central Florida Presence with Acquisition of Singhofen & Associates

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halff has finalized its acquisition of Orlando-based Singhofen & Associates, Inc., strengthening its expertise in water resources in central Florida and across the South.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halff has finalized its acquisition of Orlando-based Singhofen & Associates, Inc., strengthening its expertise in water resources in central Florida and across the South.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Singhofen to the Halff family," said Halff President and CEO Jessica Baker Daily.
  • "This acquisition bolsters Halff's footprint across central Florida and the state.
  • With the addition of Singhofen Halff's 30 employees, Halff expands to 10 offices and 230-plus employees in Florida.

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.

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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.
  • 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.

University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension to Address Flood Concerns of Maryland Residents With New Technologies

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flooding is a pervasive problem across Maryland with reports showing it to be the most frequent and expensive natural disaster in the state. Climate change, development, and aging infrastructure have made the problem worse over the last several decades, with particularly devastating effects for socioeconomically vulnerable communities. To help combat this problem, University of Maryland Extension (UME) will partner with Maryland Sea Grant at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to expand understanding and use of existing flood inundation mapping (FIM) tools, and implement a newly developed one to mitigate flood risk and improve preparation across the state.

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  • University of Maryland Extension (UME) will expand understanding and use of existing flood inundation mapping (FIM) tools, and implement a newly developed one to mitigate flood risk and improve preparation across Maryland.
  • This funding will provide additional capacity to serve Maryland constituents and strengthen resilience to flooding in communities across the state.
  • "We have made tremendous strides in the practice of social science with regards to managing our environment and natural resources," said Bill Hubbard, Extension Program Leader for University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension and the project's principal investigator.
  • Fredrika Moser, director of Maryland Sea Grant, says this project aligns closely with Maryland Sea Grant's mission of reaching Maryland communities with science-based solutions.

Guidehouse's Jeremias Alvarez Selected for FEMA Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, today announced that Jeremias Alvarez, a Partner in the firm's Defense & Security Segment, has been selected as a fellow for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, today announced that Jeremias Alvarez, a Partner in the firm's Defense & Security Segment, has been selected as a fellow for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship .
  • Each cohort of the Vanguard Fellowship brings together 26 executive leaders from federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, academic, philanthropic, non-profit, and private sector entities for two week-long meetings to collaborate on new and emerging challenges facing crisis leaders.
  • Fellows are executive level leaders responsible for operational and strategic decision-making in crisis or individuals with experience leading organizations through novel crisis events.
  • "It's an honor to represent Guidehouse in supporting and transforming FEMA's mission of helping people before, during, and after disasters."

Five American Public University System Students and Alumni Named Presidential Management Fellows Finalists for 2024

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Five American Public University System students and alumni have been selected for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Finalists, as part of a highly competitive government fellowship program that helps prepare tomorrow's leaders in public service.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Five American Public University System students and alumni have been selected for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Finalists, as part of a highly competitive government fellowship program that helps prepare tomorrow's leaders in public service.
  • Over 80 American Public University (APU) and American Military University (AMU) students and alumni have been selected as finalists to the program since 2011.
  • "I'm thrilled that I've been chosen as a 2024 finalist for the Presidential Management Fellows program," said Keenan Hughes, an AMU student.
  • Our university's 2024 finalists are:
    "Presidential Management Fellows are the next generation of federal government leaders," said Kiran Ahuja, Director of OPM.

Serco Awarded $525 Million ID/IQ Contract to Continue Delivering Disaster Recovery Work in Support of FEMA

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Serco will provide the people and resources needed to support the Public Assistance Program to presidentially declared disasters and emergencies.

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  • Serco will provide the people and resources needed to support the Public Assistance Program to presidentially declared disasters and emergencies.
  • Serco received a single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract that has a ceiling value of $525 million over five years
    FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides on-site support so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.
  • Under this contract, Serco will continue to be responsible for hiring and deploying a staff to supplement FEMA’s recovery efforts.
  • The Company will provide advisory and assistance services, technical assessments, cost analysis, as well as project management support to see relief efforts through to completion.

Carollo Engineers Appoints Associate Vice President to Lead Financial Management Group

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carollo Engineers , a leading water engineering and consulting firm in North America, is proud to announce the expansion of its Financial Management Group with the appointment of a new Associate Vice President, Michael Van Antwerp.

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  • WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carollo Engineers , a leading water engineering and consulting firm in North America, is proud to announce the expansion of its Financial Management Group with the appointment of a new Associate Vice President, Michael Van Antwerp.
  • Bringing over 25 years of experience, Van Antwerp will lead the firm's Grants and Funding team.
  • His expertise encompasses strategic planning, risk assessment, analytical analysis, real estate selection, financial structuring, public relations, and value engineering.
  • To date, Carollo has successfully secured more than $1 billion in funding for client grants, loans, and various financial initiatives.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Commits More Than $40 Million for Homeownership Grants

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today that more than $40 million in funding is now available through its 2024 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Homeownership Set-aside Program.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today that more than $40 million in funding is now available through its 2024 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Homeownership Set-aside Program.
  • The products within this program provide direct assistance to enable eligible borrowers to purchase or rehabilitate a home.
  • “FHLBank Atlanta’s commitment of more than $40 million is the most contributed through this grant program in the Bank’s history,” said FHLB Atlanta President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Malmberg.
  • “Each year, we are proud to see our members utilize this funding to support customers’ homeownership goals.