Tidal Basin Group

We are excited to share the addition of MLU Services, Inc. (MLU) to the Tidal Basin Group family of companies! Headquartered in Athens, Georgia, MLU is a leading national logistics and disaster response with extensive experience in temporary housing installations and turnkey disaster response solutions. This strategic acquisition, completed by Michael Baker International, enables MLU to function as an independent division within Tidal Basin’s corporate structure. By integrating MLU’s solutions with our expertise in emergency management and grant and case management technology and Michael Baker’s capabilities in planning, engineering design, and construction, we solidify our unique position in the industry, setting new benchmarks for wrap-around services. Together, we offer comprehensive design and program management consulting for integrated technology, resilience, and emergency management solutions and are dedicated to empowering our clients and the communities we serve to be stronger than before. Explore the details of this exciting acquisition and discover what it means for our future offerings: https://zurl.co/meY7 #EmergencyPreparedness #DisasterResponse #Resilience

New disaster support roles are available this week! Our hiring team is looking for individuals with expertise in data entry quality assurance, disaster support coordination, and FEMA mitigation grant programs. Discover more about each role: 🔷Application Support and Quality Analyst (Florida): https://zurl.co/YE9LK 🔷Hawaii Mitigation Specialist: https://zurl.co/0Ibqu 🔷Application Support and Quality Analyst (Texas): https://zurl.co/UIh96 Send in your application now! #NowHiring #DisasterResponse #EmergencyManagement

The active 2024 Hurricane Season highlighted there’s still many more lessons to be learned when preparing for tropical cyclones. William Slater (Bill), our COO of Consulting Services, provides his insights: https://zurl.co/uns3L #HurricaneSeason #EmergencyManagement #ExtremeWeather

An additional $200 million in funding for flood mitigation has been allocated by FEMA. This fourth round of funding is part of the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program’s Swift Current opportunity and is focused on areas recently impacted by flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton. States such as Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia are eligible for this funding to accelerate disaster recovery and reduce future flood risks. Swift Current aims to expedite Flood Mitigation Assistance funding to states, territories, the District of Columbia, and federally recognized Tribal Nations after a flood-related disaster declaration. For more information on the Swift Current initiative and how your state can benefit, visit: https://zurl.co/nJ68k #HazardMitigation #Flooding #DisasterPreparedness

As of October 2024, the U.S. had a preliminary count of 1,717 tornadoes, setting a record for the highest number of tornadoes in the January-to-October period. The 2024 tornado season revealed critical trends, including heightened activity in unexpected regions and the intensifying economic toll, with damages exceeding $12 billion. What lessons can we take from 2024 to prepare for future seasons? Read our full breakdown of the 2024 tornado season, complete with actionable lessons and preparation tips, to better prepare for future extreme weather events: https://zurl.co/A51OM #EmergencyPreparedness #DisasterReady #NaturalDisasters

Preparing for winter requires both individual effort and community collaboration. Harsh winter conditions like freezing temperatures, snowstorms, power outages, and icy roads can create significant challenges. However, taking proactive steps can help manage these risks more effectively. Our latest article offers practical tips and valuable insights to help you navigate the season safely and with confidence: https://zurl.co/kKGcO #ExtremeWeather #Resilience #WinterReady

FEMA has announced an extension to the closeout deadline for COVID-19 Public Assistance projects, giving communities more time to complete vital recovery efforts: 🔶 June 30, 2025 is the new deadline for all projects obligated by April 1, 2025. 🔶 Projects obligated after April 1, 2025, will need to close within 90 days of obligation. This extension aims to support communities in finalizing essential recovery projects tied to COVID-19 response and recovery. View more details on the extension: https://zurl.co/Q93cn #CommunitySupport #DisasterManagement #Pandemic

Our Management Consulting Services and Finance, Grants, and Program Management business units are expanding! We’re hiring professionals skilled in emergency management and response coordination, grants & program management, and federal grant compliance and funding regulations. Expertise in areas such as FEMA policy, CDBG-DR programs, and operational oversight are highly valued. Learn more about each role’s responsibilities: 💠Project Manager – Response: https://zurl.co/FiQF 💠Director, Grants & Program Management: https://zurl.co/bmIF 💠Bilingual Grants Specialist (Puerto Rico): https://zurl.co/XUyT Apply now or share with your network! #Hiring #EmergencyManagement #DisasterResponse

Last week, the Pacific Coast faced a bomb cyclone, while the Northeast experienced a heavy lake-effect snowstorm. These powerful weather events serve as stark reminders of the challenges extreme weather poses to communities, infrastructure, and emergency systems. Understanding the factors behind these events can help communities better prepare for their impacts and become more resilient. Discover how La Niña contributes to these intense weather events and explore tips for community preparedness: https://zurl.co/Zajh #DisasterPreparedness #ExtremeWeather #ClimateResilience

Join FEMA’s webinar on action tracking from after-action reviews! Organizations can enhance their emergency response strategies by effectively tracking and addressing actions identified during after-action reviews of real-world incidents. On Thursday, December 5, from 1 pm to 2 pm ET, FEMA’s Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP) will host the webinar "Action-Tracking Best Practices." The session will cover fundamental concepts of action tracking, discuss best practices and common challenges, and explore CITAP's available resources in the FEMA Preparedness Toolkit. This webinar is designed for state, local, Tribal Nation and territorial partners, as well as non-governmental and private sector organizations. Register now to discover how to enhance your future emergency response strategies: https://zurl.co/HF0l #EmergencyResponse #DisasterManagement #Preparedness