Finance Department
Disaster Cost Recovery
The Disaster Cost Recovery group reports disaster-related information to federal and state agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the City’s management and decision-makers. Additionally, this section facilitates reimbursement during the City’s disaster recovery stages, assists with audit requests and responses, and provides subject matter expertise on the FEMA Public Assistance program.
The group works with stakeholders to ensure proper procurement, financial reporting, compliance with the funding agency's requirements, and the City’s policies for the disaster. The Finance Department also conducts annual disaster preparedness workshops for those city departments that handle disaster and recovery activities. The team has dealt with previous disasters such as the Winter Storm of 2021, Hurricane Harvey, the 2015 and 2016 floods, and Hurricane Ike.
Other useful site links:
FEMA Public Assistance Program Delivery Guide
TDEM Public Assistance Program Overview