Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey, the Partial Repair and Essential Power for Sheltering (PREPS) Program was implemented to provide temporary repairs to homes, allowing residents to shelter in place while permanent rebuilding efforts were underway. The program reduced the need for FEMA temporary housing solutions and provided homeowners with a minimum safe, sanitary, and secure living environment.

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H2Bravo served as the program manager for the PREPS Program, leading key activities such as developing a comprehensive data management system and field applications, managing survivor outreach and call center operations, and overseeing damage assessments and construction management. The team deployed over 200 damage assessors and 15 general construction contractors to conduct field operations, completing over 16,000 houses within the program’s eight-month performance period.

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A significant innovation within the PREPS Program was H2Bravo’s database, which supported the rapid mobilization of construction teams and field assessors, allowing for the completion of over 250 projects per day at peak performance. The program’s data management system enabled real-time tracking of project progress and streamlined communication between stakeholders. It also allowed for data collection, scoping and inspections in the field using a user-friendly mobile application.

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H2Bravo’s leadership in managing the PREPS Program ensured that thousands of homeowners could remain in their homes during the recovery process, reducing the burden on temporary housing resources and supporting faster community recovery.