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As communities across the Southeast enter the height of hurricane season, the need for resilient infrastructure and rapid disaster response is more urgent than ever. According to the 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card, many of the nation’s systems remain vulnerable to extreme weather events, underscoring the importance of proactive planning and swift recovery efforts.
WithersRavenel has been providing emergency and disaster recovery funding services since 2008, helping communities recover quickly while planning for long-term resilience. Our experienced team can be on-site within 24 hours—or sooner—to conduct assessments, notify regulatory agencies, and direct immediate mitigation and cleanup efforts.
We’ve supported local governments across North Carolina and the Southeast through a wide range of disasters, including:
- Hurricane Matthew (2016), Hurricane Florence (2018), Hurricane Dorian (2019), and Hurricane Helene (2024)
- Flooding, streambank and slope failures
- Dam, dike, and levee failures
- Utility infrastructure damage and stormwater improvement needs
- Artificial utility damage and related mitigation design
Our professionals are deeply familiar with FEMA Public Assistance, 406 Mitigation, and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs, as well as CDBG, ARPA, and LASII funding. We help clients navigate FEMA’s Grants Portal, meet federal compliance requirements, and secure funding aligned with the Stafford Act, Disaster Recovery Reform Act, and 2 CFR Part 200.
With integrated support that spans funding, environmental, engineering, GIS, and public outreach services, WithersRavenel has helped secure more than $1 billion for Southern communities, strengthening their ability to respond, recover, and rebuild stronger.
Now is the time to prepare. Contact us to learn how we can help your community navigate disaster recovery and plan for lasting resilience.
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