Disaster Recovery
In our region’s toughest times, Covington provides the disaster recovery services that help communities rebuild. Our staff have worked at both the state and local levels supporting the recovery process, providing expertise that accelerates access to recovery and redevelopment services. Services range from storm and emergency planning immediately pre-event to damage assessments, debris monitoring, funding administration, planning, design, and construction administration post-event.
Before disaster strikes, Covington specializes in helping communities and organizations assess, adapt, and future-proof critical structures. We collaborate with local governments, agencies, and stakeholders to assess vulnerabilities and design resilient, forward-thinking infrastructure that will withstand wind, water, and time. From pump stations to shorelines, this work includes resilience measures to strengthen your community’s preparedness – and speed recovery after the storm.
Hurricane Zeta Rapid Recovery and Post-Disaster Redevelopment
Waveland, MS
Covington is currently providing rapid recovery and post-disaster redevelopment services for the City of Waveland, which experienced damage to its facilities and operations during Hurricane Zeta in 2020. The team is providing general financial…
Pier Damage Assessment and Engineering
Gulfport, MS
Covington was hired by the City of Gulfport to complete damage assessments and engineering services to identify, document and ultimately repair all four of the City’s piers damaged…
Covington’s Disaster Recovery practice is led by Principal Engineer Ben Benvenutti, PE.