As we approach Independence Day and look ahead to the 250th celebration of our Nation, I want to personally wish every WSP inspector and your families a happy and safe Fourth of July. Whether you are traveling, gathering with loved ones, or enjoying time at home, I hope you take time to celebrate safely, stay aware of your surroundings, and enjoy a well-deserved holiday weekend.

Forecasts are pointing to a quieter hurricane season overall, but disaster housing inspectors know it only takes one storm to change everything. A below-normal outlook does not mean low impact for survivors in a storm’s path—or for the inspection teams needed quickly after landfall.

That is why now is the time to visit your WSP - Inspector Webpage to confirm your availability, update your contact information, and make sure your inspector profile is current. WSP will begin refresher and readiness training in July, so please watch your Inspector webpage and email for assignments and instructions. Completing these actions on time helps keep you deployment-ready when FEMA calls on WSP to support disaster survivors.

WSP is building the next generation of disaster housing inspectors—and some of the best candidates may come from the people who already understand this mission: you. As hurricane season continues and disaster activity can increase quickly, we need dependable, safety-minded, service-oriented people who are willing to step forward when communities need help most. Referrals now help us build capacity early, because every new candidate must complete security, badging, and readiness training before they can support the field.

Do you know someone dependable, safety-minded, service-oriented, and ready to help disaster survivors? Encourage them to apply today at Join Us | WSP Field Services. This is a meaningful opportunity to join a mission-focused team that responds when survivors need timely, compassionate support. Your referral can help WSP respond faster, serve survivors better, and keep our inspector workforce strong, flexible, and mission-ready.

And to be clear: referring a strong candidate does not move you to the back of the line. Current inspectors who maintain readiness, keep their badge active, remain available, and respond quickly when called continue to have a clear advantage over brand-new candidates. New inspectors typically need time to complete onboarding and often receive their first opportunities during larger declarations, when FEMA’s needs expand and WSP must surge quickly. Growing the bench protects the mission—it does not replace the experienced cadre that has already proven ready to serve.

Badge renewals are underway, and this is important: you cannot work without a current badge. Please watch for renewal notices and respond quickly to requests for information. Keeping this credential active helps prevent delays when your deployment opportunity comes up.

Every inspection, every trip, and every day begins with the same priority: making safe choices that help you come home safely. In field operations, awareness is the first and most important step in preventing incidents before they occur. Conditions can change quickly—from travel and weather to property access, field hazards, and survivor interactions—so staying alert, recognizing risks early, and pausing when something does not feel right are essential parts of safe inspection work.

WSP wants every inspector to come home safely every day—whether you are working in the field, traveling between assignments, or managing everyday risks at home. Safety is not limited to deployment; it is a daily mindset that protects you, your fellow inspectors, your families, and the communities you serve. Thank you for making awareness and sound judgment part of every inspection.

Across Mississippi and Hawaiʻi, WSP disaster housing inspectors are helping FEMA deliver timely support to survivors impacted by Winter Storm Ferm and the March Kona Low storms. Both events caused substantial residential impacts, with Mississippi experiencing severe ice, power outages, and transportation disruptions, while Hawaiʻi saw widespread flood-related damage from heavy rainfall, overflowing rivers, landslides, and mudslides. Since April of this year, WSP inspectors have completed inspections for twice as many disaster survivors as they did during the same period last year.

Thank you to our outstanding inspectors for your professionalism, flexibility, and commitment to helping survivors move forward. Your work continues to make a meaningful difference and supports FEMA’s mission when it matters most.

Several disaster declaration requests and potential task order awards remain pending across multiple states and territories, including Hawaiʻi, Louisiana, Guam, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Michigan. Recent severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, earthquake damage, and typhoon impacts have resulted in significant residential damage and ongoing assessment activity.

Please continue to monitor the Daily DART, your Inspector Webpage, and your email for disaster updates, training assignments, badging instructions, and deployment opportunities. Staying engaged now helps ensure you are ready when the next mission begins.

Thank you for all you do to stay ready, work safely, support the mission, and be there when disaster survivors need help most.

You understand this mission better than anyone—and you may already know someone with the judgment, professionalism, safety mindset, and heart to do this work well. If someone comes to mind, please encourage them to apply today at Join Us | WSP Field Services. Your referral helps WSP prepare before the next major event by giving qualified candidates time to complete security, badging, and readiness training. Just as important, it does not reduce opportunities for current inspectors who stay ready, keep their badge current, remain available, and deploy quickly when called. A stronger bench helps us protect the mission, support FEMA, and serve disaster survivors when demand is at its highest.

As we move through hurricane season, thank you for staying ready, working safely, and bringing professionalism and care to this mission. Your commitment helps WSP respond when communities and disaster survivors need us most.

Thank you for being part of this important work—and for helping keep our team ready for the next mission.

Sincerely,

Jarad Kapsa, FEMA IHP Field Services Managing Director

WSP USA Field Services