In 2017 The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) sought bids from highly qualified construction contractors capable of performing rehabilitation and reconstruction of single-family and multi-family residential structures. These projects are carried out in compliance with local, Federal, and State statutory requirements for grants under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.

DSW Homes, LLC secured its contract in 2017 following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in Florida. DSW’s commendable work in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of residential structures prompted an extension of the contract to encompass the recovery efforts after Hurricane Michael in 2018.

DSW Homes, LLC actively commenced its involvement in recovery efforts back in 2017 and has continued to provide assistance under the terms of this ongoing contract.

In 2017 The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) sought bids from highly qualified construction contractors capable of performing rehabilitation and reconstruction of single-family and multi-family residential structures. These projects are carried out in compliance with local, Federal, and State statutory requirements for grants under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.

DSW Homes, LLC secured its contract in 2017 following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in Florida. DSW’s commendable work in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of residential structures prompted an extension of the contract to encompass the recovery efforts after Hurricane Michael in 2018.

DSW Homes, LLC actively commenced its involvement in recovery efforts back in 2017 and has continued to provide assistance under the terms of this ongoing contract.

In 2017 The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) sought bids from highly qualified construction contractors capable of performing rehabilitation and reconstruction of single-family and multi-family residential structures. These projects are carried out in compliance with local, Federal, and State statutory requirements for grants under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.

DSW Homes, LLC secured its contract in 2017 following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in Florida. DSW’s commendable work in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of residential structures prompted an extension of the contract to encompass the recovery efforts after Hurricane Michael in 2018.

DSW Homes, LLC actively commenced its involvement in recovery efforts back in 2017 and has continued to provide assistance under the terms of this ongoing contract.

Hurricane Ike made landfall in Texas in September 2008 and left behind severe damage to the island of Galveston. To help rebuild the community, funds were granted to the City of Galveston to complete needed housing repairs. Round 1 of the City of Galveston disaster recovery program included both reconstruction and rehabilitation projects. Unfortunately, multiple General Contractors were not able to finish the work provided to them. DSW was given the opportunity to help turn the program around. Although awarded some new assignments, most of the work received came in the form of “takeovers” from other contractors who weren’t able to finish their scopes of work.

DSW Homes, LLC played a pivotal role in the City of Houston's Build it Forward program, providing essential construction and repair services for single-family homes that were adversely impacted by the ravages of Hurricane Harvey.

The program, aimed at assisting both owner-occupied and renter-occupied single-family residences that bore the brunt of Hurricane Harvey's destructive force, was launched with a commitment to prioritize citizen input and community involvement. The City undertook meticulous efforts to gauge the extent of the damage and the eligible homes for assistance through a thorough application process.

DSW Homes, LLC engaged in the restoration of more than 100 homes during the period from January 2020 to January 2022, with an impressive contract value of $22,000,000.00. Their unwavering dedication significantly contributed to the comprehensive recovery and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

The scope of DSW Homes' residential construction repair services encompasses a wide array of repairs, spanning from minor fixes to major construction projects. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, one of the most devastating disasters in recent history, DSW Homes actively participated in the General Land Office's Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery Program. Demonstrating our commitment to the cause, DSW Homes successfully completed over 1,028 housing units, amounting to a contract value of approximately $231,546,878 thus far.

Since the onset of Hurricane Harvey, DSW Homes has tirelessly worked alongside the Texas General Land Office, offering expertise and support to affected residents. With a steadfast dedication to assisting those in need, DSW Homes continues to collaborate with the Texas General Land Office, ensuring that as long as residents require assistance from the aftermath of the Hurricane, their services will be available. By leveraging their expertise and experience, DSW Homes remains an essential partner for the Texas General Land Office, contributing to the long-term recovery and reconstruction efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

Hurricanes Irma and Maria had a devastating impact on the United States Virgin Islands (USVI). The two back-to-back Category 5 storms in September 2017 caused significant damage and destruction to the islands’ housing stock.

The USVI was the recipient of $1.86 billion of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist in disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts resulting from Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

DSW successfully completed the VIHFA Step Roof Rebuilding Program in response to the devastating impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. DSW effectively completed roof repairs and rebuilt full roof scopes, plus many shelter-at-home scopes that allowed people to live with basic necessities.

The Texas Housing Assistance Program (THAP) was a 13-month program designed to help homeowners repair or rebuild damaged homes caused by Hurricane Rita in 2005. This program encompassed 22 counties in the Southeast Texas region. Although we had a full scope of work, all rehabilitated homes remained occupied during construction. While work was in progress, the homeowner’s care and comfort were our first priority. Good housekeeping and customer communication were critical to successful rehabilitation.

DSW found success in the THAP program by confronting and overcoming the following challenges: geographical distances between assignments, owner-occupied homes during rehabilitation, and lot fitment for program-approved plans.

Thousands of residents were displaced when flooding occurred in Houston and other parts of southeast Texas during Hurricane Harvey.

When the storm cleared, and assessment was made, over 48,000 homes were reported damaged, with more than 1,000 that were completely destroyed and more than 17,000 that incurred significant damage.

To immediately help Texans, the Texas General Land Office began the Texas PREPS program. This program allowed for partial repair to residents’ homes, allowing them to shelter in place until further repairs can be made. As part of this program, DSW completed repairs in 2,923 units, performing services such as cleaning and gutting, treating mold, removing insulation, installing limited heat and air conditioning, and more.

The Illinois Disaster Recovery Program (IDRP) services five villages in the greater Chicago, Illinois, area affected by severe storms as a result of Hurricane Ike in September 2008. Homes were damaged by wind and floodwaters, and funds were allocated to the program to provide for the rehabilitation of damaged homes, bringing them up to current building codes and allowing homeowners to live in safe and sanitary conditions.

DSW was awarded seven groups of homes in the villages of Skokie, Maywood, Bellwood, and Niles, Illinois, totaling 59 units with a contract amount totaling over $4M.

Round 1 of the Galveston County Housing Assistance Program (GCHAC) was a 17-month program that involved Hurricane Ike recovery in the County of Galveston, in Texas. The GCHAC program included both the reconstruction and rehabilitation of homes damaged by winds or floodwaters. Using our unique construction management systems, DSW successfully reconstructed 100 homes and completed 40 rehabilitation homes as part of Round 1.

This program was led by the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council with grant money administered by the General Land Office of Texas. The purpose of the program was to help residents in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties rebuild after the devastating effects of Hurricane Dolly in 2008.

The hurricane season of 2008 affected all of the coastal regions of Texas. In the Lower Rio Grande Valley, floodwaters forced entire neighborhoods to evacuate.

In addition to programs in New York and New Jersey, DSW is participating in Hurricane Sandy Disaster Recovery work in the state of Connecticut. For this program, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $71.8 million dollars to the State of Connecticut. Of this funding, $30 million has been designated for the rehabilitation, reconstruction, or mitigation of single-family housing damaged by Hurricane Sandy. This work took place in the four southern counties, Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London.

Round 2 of the Galveston County Housing Assistance Program (GCHAC) started in late 2016. Like Round 1, this program Included both the reconstruction and rehabilitation of homes damaged by winds or floodwaters. Using unique construction management systems, DSW reconstructed or rehabilitated 139 units as part of this round.

NYC Rapid Repairs was a program to help residential property owners affected by Hurricane Sandy make emergency repairs. These emergency repairs allowed residents to stay in their homes so that they could then complete more permanent repairs and finishes. Emergency repairs included permanent or temporary restoration of heat, power, and hot water, and other limited repairs to protect a home from further damage.

DSW was awarded a group of over 450 homes in the South Brooklyn/Coney Island area of New York City. On January 15, 2013, DSW opened up an office in Brooklyn, NY. On the morning of January 16, we started performing assessments on the flood-damaged homes. We started actual repairs on these homes on January 18, 2013. Ten days later, we were completing over 30 homes per day with over 175 daily craft labor on our job sites. All of these repairs were completed with no safety incidents.

In June 2011, Minot, North Dakota, was overrun with floodwaters when the Souris River overflowed the local levees after heavy rainfall and the spring snowmelt, breaking a 130-year-old flood record. As a result, over 4,000 homes in the area were flooded, and it was the first FEMA-declared Level 5 disaster since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

With experience in disaster recovery and a desire to help the residents of Minot, DSW opened our office in Minot in April 2013 and, as of August 2013, were awarded 69 homes as part of the city of Minot’s Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program.

In June 2011, Minot, North Dakota was overrun with floodwaters when the Souris River overflowed the local levees after heavy rainfall and the spring snowmelt, breaking a 130-year-old flood record. As a result, over 4,000 homes in the area were flooded and it was the first FEMA-declared, Level 5 disaster since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. With experience in disaster recovery and a desire to help the residents of Minot, DSW opened an office in Minot in April 2013.

Hurricane Ike made landfall in Texas in September 2008 and left behind severe damage to the island of Galveston. To help rebuild the community, funds were granted to the City of Galveston to complete needed housing repairs. Round 2 of the City of Galveston disaster recovery program included both reconstruction and rehabilitation projects totaling 74 units at a contract value of $12M.

Another program established to help citizens in the great state of Texas recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Ike in September of 2008, the Chambers County Disaster Recovery Housing Program began in 2011.

As part of Round 1.1, DSW was awarded two bid packages in the Chambers County disaster recovery effort. As part of this scope, we demolished and rebuilt 21 homes for a contract amount of $1.7M. DSW worked with Public Management to reconstruct homes, bringing them current with updated building codes and better able to withstand storms.

Hurricane Sandy made landfall in the fall of 2012, causing significant damage all along the eastern coast of the US. As a result, federal funds were allocated to help with various recovery initiatives.

The New York PET Program run by the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery is one of the many programs in place to assist with Hurricane Sandy recovery. DSW, under the direction of the Armand Corporation, is working in this program to perform minor maintenance, restoration, and construction services on single-family residences in New York (excluding New York City). These projects took place in many areas of Long Island.