Disaster debris removal, wherever disaster strikes
Omni Construction clears roads, removes and reduces disaster debris, and documents every load to FEMA Public Assistance standards for cities, counties, parishes and state agencies after hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods and ice storms.
Call (985) 863-2991Email usPlan. Push. Clear. Recover. Planning a standby debris contract? Request our qualifications.
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Readiness resources for parishes, counties and cities: National Hurricane Center · FEMA Debris Monitoring Guide · FEMA PAPPG · GOHSEP Public Assistance
Storm history
Teams within the Omni organization have worked disaster debris recovery after Hurricane Katrina (2005) and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike (2008). Past clients have included cities and towns, parishes and counties, state transportation departments, water and drainage districts, and federal agencies. Contracting entity, dates and references are available on request.
History of past events, not current contracts. See past performance →
What you can count on
Local to the Gulf South
American-owned and based in Slidell, Louisiana, with roots on the North Shore.
Documentation first
We keep load tickets, truck certifications and site records organized to FEMA Public Assistance requirements from the first load.
One role per event
On any event we serve an agency in one role. We never monitor or advise on debris work we haul.
Find what you need
Evaluating Omni for a contract?
Qualifications, capability statement, past performance, FEMA documentation and standby contracts in one place.
Procurement hub → SubcontractorsHave trucks or equipment?
Register your equipment and crews for future disaster debris missions, and review our insurance minimums.
Register equipment → ResidentsDebris in your neighborhood?
How curbside debris pickup works after a disaster, and who to contact in your community.
Resident information →The full debris mission, start to closeout
We focus on one thing: disaster debris. From the first push to open roads through final disposal and closeout, our teams handle the debris mission so local officials can focus on their communities.
- Pre-event planning and standby (pre-positioned) contracts for agencies
- Emergency road clearance (“the Push”)
- Right-of-way debris removal and hauling
- Hazardous trees, hanging limbs and stumps
- Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction sites
- Debris reduction, recycling and disposal
- Waterway debris removal
- Load tickets and FEMA-ready documentation
Louisiana-based. Works nationwide.
We respond wherever a hurricane, tornado, wildfire, flood or ice storm leaves debris behind. Our past client footprint (history):
Past work for federal agencies (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, U.S. Navy); state agencies including the Arkansas, Florida (FDOT Districts 2, 4 and 7), Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia transportation departments and the State of Maryland; and city, county, parish and special-district clients. Roots in the New Orleans area and St. Tammany Parish on Louisiana’s North Shore; hurricane response from Texas to Louisiana.
Counties and parishes we have served
- Alabama: Dale County, Coffee County, Crenshaw County, Clay County
- Florida: Volusia County, Pinellas County, Escambia County, Dade County, Indian River County, Hillsborough County, Leon County, Hernando County
- Louisiana: Terrebonne Parish, Lafourche Parish, St. Bernard Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Lafayette (consolidated government)
- North Carolina: Pamlico County, Duplin County
- Texas: Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Galveston County, Jefferson County, Harris County, Cameron County, Nueces County, Victoria County
- Virginia: Chesterfield County, Hanover County
Cities and towns are listed on the major clients page. Past clients (history), not current contracts.
How debris reimbursement works
Most public debris removal after a declared disaster is paid for through FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program. The applicant, not the contractor, applies for and receives reimbursement, so the contractor’s job is to do eligible work and document it.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include state, local, tribal and territorial governments and certain private nonprofits. Debris must result from the declared incident, be in the designated area, be the applicant’s legal responsibility, and its removal must be necessary to eliminate an immediate threat or ensure economic recovery.
Documentation
Certified trucks, load tickets, tower logs at the disposal site, debris quantities by type, disposal site records and permits, photos of hazardous trees and stumps, and a contract procured under 2 CFR 200. Missing records are one of the most common reasons costs are questioned.
Monitoring
FEMA requires applicants to monitor all contracted debris removal, from the point of collection to final disposal, using their own staff, temporary hires or a monitoring firm. A monitoring firm should not be affiliated with the debris contractor. We work alongside the monitors and reconcile our tickets with theirs.
Reimbursement risk
Ineligible work, improper procurement or weak documentation can reduce or reverse funding, even after work is paid. No contractor can guarantee reimbursement; FEMA makes that decision.
How we document debris for FEMA
General information only, not legal advice. Based on FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, Version 5.0 Amended (incidents declared on or after January 6, 2025). FEMA and USACE do not endorse contractors.
Planning a standby debris contract?
A pre-positioned contract lets an agency activate debris removal quickly after an event, under terms procured in advance. Request our qualifications for your solicitation.
Request our qualificationsOmni Construction at a glance
- Louisiana-based; responding nationwide
- Disaster debris removal for government agencies
- Organization history with federal, state and local government clients
- FEMA Public Assistance documentation built in
Omni Pinnacle is part of the Omni Construction organization.
Planning a standby debris contract?
Request our qualifications. A pre-positioned contract lets an agency activate with a Notice to Proceed when disaster strikes. How standby contracts work →