Disaster Recovery Consulting: Before, During, & After

Berquist Recovery Consulting delivers comprehensive disaster recovery consulting services to public entities facing their most challenging moments. Since 2012, our team of former FEMA executives, engineers, and recovery specialists has guided state and local governments, hospitals, schools, utilities, and nonprofits through every phase of disaster recovery—from preparation to final closeout.

We understand that navigating FEMA’s complex requirements while managing community recovery creates overwhelming pressure on local leadership. Our disaster recovery consulting expertise transforms this burden into a strategic advantage, ensuring maximum funding while maintaining full compliance.

Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Solutions

Our disaster recovery consulting services span the complete recovery lifecycle:

Preparation/Mitigation

Debris management plans
Hazard mitigation
Firefighter Assistance Grants
Benefit-cost analysis

Response/Recovery

Debris management
Public Assistance Grants
Procurement & cost estimates
Reimbursement management
Mitigation funding

Closeouts/Appeals

Appeals & arbitration
Document management
Compliance & closeouts
Audit readiness & support

Where We've Worked
Areas We Serve

Trusted by Communities Nationwide

Our disaster recovery consulting has helped secure millions in federal funding for clients across the United States. From fire departments in Florida to school districts in New Jersey, we deliver results that matter.

What Our Clients Say

"BRC was quick to respond to questions, handled all FEMA correspondence, and walked us through some very complicated and confusing paperwork for our FEMA claim.
They helped us decipher for what aid we were truly eligible, which was no easy task without knowledge of FEMA. They also communicated directly with FEMA management to get results."

✔ FEMA policy knowledge.
✔ Eligibility and compliance guidance.
✔ Responsiveness and communication.
✔ Coordination with FEMA / State.
✔ Strategic advice and decision support.

Very knowledgeable and competent. BRC was very adroit at taking the information that we provided and collating the data into the format that FEMA required."

✔ Strong FEMA policy knowledge.
✔ Responsiveness and communication.

"How lucky this special nonprofit is to have found your extraordinary services.

We thank you, truly, for the brilliance of your practice! Thank you for your advocacy. Admiration, appreciation, [and] truly with gratitude from us all."

"Very coordinated, efficient and customer oriented. They handled every aspect from start to finish. Minimal interaction with any FEMA staff."

✔ FEMA policy knowledge.
✔ Eligibility and compliance guidance.
✔ Responsiveness and communication.
✔ Coordination with FEMA / State

"Outstanding support. BRC assisted with submitting applications and supporting documents in compliance with FEMA requirements. BRC addressed questions from FEMA in a timely manner."

✔ FEMA policy knowledge.
✔ Responsiveness and communication.
✔ Coordination with FEMA / State.
✔ Strategic advice and decision support