The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded a five-year $130M contract to a joint venture of Michael Baker International, technology and engineering consultant, and Ogilvy Public Relations.
MBI manages the Resilience Action Partners venture that's tasked with providing flood risk communication and mitigation planning services in communities across the US.
The community and risk engagement contract is part of FEMA's risk mapping, assessment and planning program.
MBI and OPR will help FEMA collaborate with state, local and tribal government efforts to raise awareness of flood dangers and help fortify against natural disasters.
Jeff Sparrow, MBI's FEMA market national director, said the partnership combines his firm's technical expertise with Ogilvy's communications and engagement strengths.
MBI has 5,000 employees in 90 offices spanning the globe. Owed by DC Capital Partners of Alexandria (VA), MBI has worked on the Alaska Pipeline, World Trade Center, Pulaski Skyway (NJ) and Pittsburgh International Airport.
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