Broaddus & Associates served as Project Manager for the City of Long Beach’s FEMA public assistance projects, including the replacement of Fire Station #2, destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The 11,500-SF, two-story facility includes two engine bays and a 2,700-SF FEMA-361-rated shelter for emergency personnel. Broaddus & Associates joined after eight months of design and identified significant issues with FEMA-404 hazard mitigation scope, funding, and shelter requirements.

Working with city leadership, FEMA, the architect, and mitigation team, Broaddus & Associates developed a revised funding and cost analysis and successfully secured approval for additional scope. The effort resulted in $1.4 million in additional FEMA funding for the shelter portion. The completed facility provides a functional first responder shelter designed to withstand 200+ mph wind loads, strengthening the City’s disaster preparedness and long-term resilience.