Disaster Recovery
Rebuilding Stronger: Leading Recovery with Confidence
Communities today face a new reality of frequent floods, wildfires, storms, and other disasters fueled by climate change and aging infrastructure. When catastrophe strikes, the true measure of infrastructure leadership is how quickly and wisely a community can respond and rebuild.
Aurora Project Solutions offers disaster recovery expertise that not only helps communities bounce back faster but also strengthens their resilience against future emergencies. Our philosophy is to “build back better”, restoring critical infrastructure and services in a way that improves safety and sustainability for the long term.
Aurora’s team works alongside all levels of government and local partners to coordinate effective emergency response and recovery efforts. We have experience collaborating with municipal and provincial authorities, as well as Indigenous and First Nations communities, to prepare for, manage, and recover from emergency events. From developing comprehensive emergency management plans before a disaster hits, to leading recovery task forces in the aftermath, we provide seasoned guidance at every step.
Our support ranges from immediate actions like damage assessments and emergency operations center (EOC) coordination, to long-term recovery planning including rebuilding housing and infrastructure, securing relief funding, and ensuring all efforts meet regulatory standards and funding requirements. Throughout, we emphasize communication, compassion, and community engagement, keeping residents informed and involved as their community heals and rebuilds.
Services include:
Emergency Preparedness Planning: Crafting all-hazards emergency plans, Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analyses, and business continuity plans to ensure municipalities and communities are ready for potential crises.
Disaster Response Coordination: Providing on-site support and leadership during disaster response, including EOC management, inter-agency coordination, volunteer management, and public communication to protect lives and property.
Post-Disaster Needs Assessment: Evaluating damages and community needs immediately after a disaster to inform relief efforts and prioritize actions for recovery.
Recovery Strategy and Program Management: Developing and implementing recovery action plans that outline reconstruction projects, restoration of services, and timelines. Managing recovery programs to rebuild infrastructure (roads, utilities, public facilities) with improved resilience.
Funding Assistance and Compliance: Guiding local governments through the process of securing disaster relief funds and grants and ensuring compliance with provincial/ federal recovery programs and rebuilding standards.
Community Resilience Building: Incorporating mitigation measures during rebuilding, such as flood defences, fire-resistant construction, and updated emergency response training to strengthen the community’s resilience against future events.