Disaster Preparedness Assessments

A structured, comprehensive legal and operational review of your organization's disaster preparedness posture. Kendall examines existing ordinances, response plans, insurance policies, FEMA reimbursement eligibility, tenant protection obligations, ADA compliance under the Stafford Act, and liability exposure. The deliverable is a detailed gap report with prioritized action items and a roadmap to legally defensible preparedness.

Ideal for: County governments, municipalities, utilities, corporations, nonprofits, VOADs, COADs, and civic organizations. Particularly urgent for organizations with disaster exposure but no formal legal preparedness review.

Common Questions

What is the ROI of legal disaster preparedness for a government agency?

The documented ROI is $4–$11 returned per $1 invested in legal preparedness, based on California disaster outcomes from 2017–2025. Primary drivers: FEMA Public Assistance reimbursement rates increase substantially with proper legal documentation; insurance recovery improves with pre-positioned policy audits; contractor fraud losses are reduced with proper procurement legal oversight; and litigation exposure from inadequate disaster response is avoided entirely. For county governments, a single major disaster declaration typically generates $5–15M in additional PA reimbursements attributable to legal preparedness.

How does an engagement letter work for public agencies with procurement requirements?

Public agency engagements are structured to fit your procurement process. Standard options: sole-source justification documentation supporting Board approval, written scope of work suitable for RFP response, cooperative purchasing vehicle accommodation, or emergency procurement structure for active disaster response. Engagement letters are written to accommodate the agency's contracting requirements. For procurement-heavy engagements, we will work directly with your procurement office to ensure the scope and structure satisfy internal review.