Disaster Response, Recovery & Mitigation

ACE supports communities across the full disaster lifecycle – reducing risk before disasters occur, providing rapid response when they happen, and supporting long-term recovery and restoration.

Through partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies, ACE mobilizes trained crews to protect communities, restore landscapes, and build resilience to future disasters.

MITIGATE & PREPARE

Reducing risk and strengthening community resilience before disaster strikes

ACE implements proactive, field-based solutions that reduce hazard exposure, protect infrastructure, and improve ecosystem resilience.

Flood Mitigation & Stormwater Management

Reducing flood risk and improving water flow through nature-based and engineered solutions.

• • Drainage and culvert installation/maintenance
  • Erosion control and stabilization
  • Wetland restoration and enhancement
    

Storm Risk Reduction

Minimizing damage from high winds and severe weather events.

• • Hazardous tree removal
  • Debris reduction
  • Maintenance of critical access and evacuation routes
    

Hazardous Fuels Reduction

Protecting communities and infrastructure from wildfire risk.

• • Vegetation management
  • Defensible space creation
  • Ladder fuel removal
    

Post-Fire & Post-Storm Stabilization

Reducing secondary hazards following disturbance events.

• • Erosion control
  • Flood and landslide risk reduction
  • Site stabilization treatments
    

Invasive Species Removal

Improving ecosystem function and reducing hazard risks.

• • Clearing waterways to prevent blockages and flooding
  • Restoring native vegetation systems
    

Data Collection & Mapping

Supporting informed decision-making and long-term planning.

• • GIS/GPS data collection
  • Hazard mapping and mitigation planning
  • Project tracking and reporting

RESPOND

Rapid, coordinated support when disasters occur

ACE deploys trained crews to assist communities and agencies with immediate disaster response needs.

• • Debris removal and site clearance
  • Muck and gut operations
  • Emergency stabilization and erosion control
  • Temporary roof tarping to prevent further structural damage
  • Removal of downed and hazardous trees by chainsaw-certified crews
  • Volunteer coordination and management
  • Trail and access route clearing
  • Damage assessment and field data collection

RECOVER & RESTORE

Supporting long-term recovery and resilient landscapes

ACE helps communities rebuild and restore natural systems to reduce future risk and promote sustainable recovery.

• • Habitat restoration and replanting
  • Repair and rebuilding support
  • Long-term erosion control and land stabilization
  • Watershed and ecosystem restoration

A few examples of locations and events where we’ve provided support:

• • Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
  • Flooding in Iowa
  • Typhoon Mawar in Guam
  • Maui wildfires
  • Hurricane Idalia in Florida
  • Hurricane Ian in Florida

Scalable Solutions from Mitigation to Recovery

From proactive mitigation to long-term recovery, ACE provides scalable, on-the-ground solutions that help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters- while building resilience for the future.