The mitigation best practices presented herein can be utilized at state, local, territorial, and tribal governments to lessen the impact of future disasters and demonstrate that investments made in mitigation measures are an affordable, effective, and prudent use of public funds. Mitigation grants create opportunities for safer, more resilient communities when disasters do occur.
Clients need a partner that can connect planning, funding, design, operations and delivery across the full resilience life cycle. The MER3 business vertical unites Michael Baker International, Tidal Basin Group and MLU Services as one integrated team providing end-to-end solutions. Together, we deliver engineering, emergency management, grants and compliance, technology, logistics, temporary housing and field operations. The result is one partner that moves seamlessly from strategy to execution to speed recovery and build long-term resilience. PLAN + FUND + DESIGN + DELIVER + OPERATE + RECOVER Mitigation, Environmental, Response, Recovery & Resiliency (MER3)
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MER3 brings planning, funding, design, technology and field delivery together in one team. • One partner across the full resilience life cycle. • Rapid, scalable response & recovery support. • Technology-enabled delivery & visibility. • Proven performance in complex funded programs. Capabilities • Emergency Management – preparedness, response, recovery & continuity support. • Risk & Resilience – mitigation planning, risk assessments, hydrologic & hydraulic engineering, coastal resilience & risk communication. • Funding & Compliance – grants, case management & compliance. • Design & Build – engineering, permitting & construction support. • Contingency Operations & Logistics – housing, logistics & field operations. • Technology & Engagement – GovTech, geospatial solutions, contact centers & reporting.
Florida Department of Transportation State Highway System Resilience Action Plan Statewide Florida • Performed vulnerability assessments & resilience strategy development. • Supported stakeholder & public engagement. • Delivered plan development & technical documentation to guide statewide action. California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Inland Fire Wildfire Recovery Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Solano, Yuba and Yolo Counties • Delivered civil engineering & environmental services. • Applied geographic information systems to improve visibility & coordination. • Supported emergency response & resilience-focused recovery activities. Florida Division of Emergency Management Starlink Deployments Statewide Florida • Delivered high‑speed, low‑latency internet access to government agencies, first responders, essential businesses and the public. • Deployed communications following five major hurricanes.
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FEMA LogHOUSE - Iowa Flooding Hawarden, Spencer and Rock Valley, Iowa
• Developed three temporary housing sites with 76 manufactured housing units. • Provided site selection, surveys & planning, design/engineering & permitting. • Connected planning & design with housing mission execution.
Catherine Carr Clinch, CFM President, MER3 P: 888-282-1626 E: catherine.clinch@tidalbasingroup.com
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency/ Maui Emergency Management Agency Maui, Hawaii • Supported survivor intake online, in person & through contact center operations. • Conducted eligibility & case review & property data validation. • Enabled coordinated communications & real-time reporting to support decision-making.
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