Consulting Services
FEMA Disaster Recovery & Mitigation Consulting Services
We provide end-to-end consulting services to help communities, governments, and eligible nonprofits successfully navigate Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster recovery and hazard mitigation programs. From initial damage assessment through final closeout, our team brings clarity, compliance, and confidence to complex recovery efforts.
Disaster Recovery Consulting (FEMA Public Assistance)
- Damage Assessment & Eligibility – Support with damage identification, scoping, and eligibility determinations.
- Project Formulation & Documentation – Development of compliant project files, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
- Grants Management & Compliance – Ongoing technical assistance to meet federal, state, and local requirements.
- Procurement & Contract Review – Guidance to ensure FEMA-compliant procurement and contracting practices.
- Reimbursement & Closeout Support – Claim preparation, audits, appeals assistance, and final project closeout.
Hazard Mitigation Consulting
- Mitigation Planning & Strategy – Identification of risk-reduction opportunities that strengthen long-term resilience.
- Grant Application Development – Preparation and submission of competitive mitigation grant applications.
- Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) – Coordination and documentation to support FEMA BCA requirements.
- Project Implementation Support – Technical assistance during design, construction, and monitoring phases.
- Compliance & Reporting – Environmental, historic preservation, and grant reporting support through closeout.
Why Work With Us
- FEMA-Focused Expertise – Deep knowledge of FEMA policies, procedures, and evolving guidance.
- Reduced Risk, Faster Recovery – Proactive compliance to minimize delays, deobligations, and audit findings.
- Community-Centered Approach – Solutions tailored to your operational capacity, timeline, and goals.
- Proven Results – A track record of maximizing eligible funding while maintaining full compliance.
Whether you’re responding to a recent disaster or investing in mitigation to reduce future risk, we’re here to help you recover smarter and build stronger. Let’s turn complexity into clarity—and funding into lasting resilience.
Professional Team
Stephanie Williams
Stephanie Williams
Stephanie Williams
FEMA CONSULTANT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
731-487-5008
Certified in Incident Command
FEMA Professional Development
Debris Management
Damage Assessment
EOC Management
Over 20 years of experience in Law Enforcement, Emergency Management and disaster Management/Recovery events. Certified in Emergency Response and Unified Command Management. Worked in multiple command centers in planning and Information Dissemination. Specialize in the areas of Public Assistance to include Categories A through G/Z for FEMA Reimbursements, Grants Portal Data Entry Management and Administration, Hazard Mitigation/ Planning, Exercises, Grant Preparation and Management including section 404 and 406 of the Stafford Act.
Disaster/Deployments- I have worked 11 Natural Disasters within the states of Tennessee, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. I worked as the liaison between Madison County TN Government and FEMA/TEMA on multiple county disasters and deployments through Emergency Management Association Compact.
Budget and Financing- I have 19 years of experience in budget and financing, spending 10 years in the private sector as a tax preparer and 9 years in the public sector for local municipalities. Since 2019, I have overseen the budget for The City of Jackson & Madison County TN Emergency Management, including over twenty-five special funded grants through Homeland Security, Tennessee Highway Safety, Governor’s Highway Safety, Hazard Mitigation Grants and Local Emergency Planning Committee Grants.
Norma Eaton
Stephanie Williams
Stephanie Williams
SR FEMA CONSULTANT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT/ADMINSTRATOR
662-279-6329
MS CERTIFIED EMERGENCY MANAGER
FEMA Consultant and Liaison, Consulting for Emergency Management. Served more than 30 years in Emergency Management on Local, State and Federal Projects in 40+ Presidential Declarations. Served at the request of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency in various capacities to assist in disaster response and recovery throughout the State of Mississippi. Highly skilled multi-talented professional with a comprehensive background in
building and delivering successful community-oriented response and recovery programs. FEMA Consultant, Project Manager/Planner/Administrator (Sub Contractor) 2009> Served in the areas of FEMA PA Specialist, Grant Management, Exercise Coordinator, Project Management, Emergency Management Consulting, and planning in both public and private
sector entities. Areas include Public Assistance to include Categories A through G/Z for FEMA Reimbursements, Grants Portal Data Entry Management and Administration, Hazard Mitigation/ Planning, Exercises, Grant Preparation and Management including section 404 and 406 of the Staford Act. Management of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and Tennessee Emergency Management COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds. Performed FEMA Consultant and Project Manager/Administration for 20+ Public Entities related to flooding. (Entities available upon request). Area Coordinator, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency <2009 Served as a State liaison to FEMA during disaster declarations and a to local jurisdictions for all aspects of Emergency Management activities. Responsibilities included providing assistance with management, coordinating, planning, mitigation, floodplain, response and recovery and day to day operations. Responsibilities also included assistance with the planning process with the Central United States Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC) for catastrophic planning in Mississippi, public assistance, debris management, conducting damage assessments, preliminary damage assessments with FEMA, assisting counties with Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters, radiological emergency preparedness activities, providing assistance with Emergency Management Performance Grants and monitoring progress, training and exercise assistance, maintaining the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact, and providing assistance for counties in the local EMA program.
Tracy Pharr
Stephanie Williams
Tracy Pharr
SR FEMA CONSULTANT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
National Certified Floodplain Manager, CFM
662-279-5848
Mississippi Certified Emergency Manager, MCEM
UAS Part 107 Pilot
Graduate of National Emergency Management Basic
Academy Served over 20 years as a liaison to local and state entities for the response and recovery of multiple federal disasters throughout the State of Mississippi and deployments to other states. Also, serving as an EMA Director and 911 Director responsible for management of each emergency service and document preparation for each. E x p e r i e n c e d i n preparing FEMA Public Assistance Category A-G Project Worksheets and associated documentation
management. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) 09/2006-2024 Area Coordinator-Interim Field Services Bureau Director
During this time served one year as the Field Services Bureau Director (Interim) and a Area Coordinator serving as a liaison between MEMA/FEMA and the local emergency managers. As required, provide situational awareness to the Field Services Bureau Director and other agency staff. Assist with identifying local training, planning, and exercise programs for the local emergency managers. Facilitate and coordinate quarterly district meetings. Support local jurisdictions with damage assessment and Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments. Assist with deployment assignments in and out of State. Town of Golden, MS 3/2002-09/2006 Emergency Management Director/Certified City Clerk-Court Clerk
Served as the Grant Administrator and was responsible for all funds. Assist with duties and record keeping. Supervised in municipalities during elections. Developed emergency plans for the Town of Golden