Karen Wright Email & Phone Number

• Complete site inspections and assess damages claimed for FEMA PA Grant Program.
• Record, measure, photograph, and sketch all damages observed during site inspection.
• Transcribe collected data to create Damage Description and Dimensions within FEMA specific software (Grants Manager).
• Generate photo pages, Flood Plain map (FIRMette), and location maps.
• Review co-workers’ reports using mechanical and content checklist.
• Attend FEMA meetings and training as assigned.

United States

• Completed approximately 3800 inspections of homes damaged by natural disaster.
• Inspections completed per strict disaster related FEMA guidelines.
• Requires extensive travel to disaster areas on short notice.
• Assess damage to dwelling, determine overall habitability of home, accurately measure, and document damage using FEMA specific software (ACE).

ST Croix, US Virgin Islands

Validate, witness and approve home inspection processes and recommendations according to program guidelines. Conduct construction observations. Provide client relations support as member of complaint resolution team.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Complete materials testing and construction observations. Tests and observations included concrete testing, field density testing, rebar and post tension slab observations, Concrete Masonry Unit placement observations, soils testing, asphalt testing, and other geological and construction tests/observations as needed.