Through a federal contract, we are providing technical assistance support for the recovery of Gulf Coast communities devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and Gustav and Ike in 2008. With more than 300 staff deployed to the region since September 2005, we have assisted with more than 40,000 grant applications that will provide over $5 billion in funding to restore critical infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, roads, bridges, and criminal justice facilities. We have worked closely with several government agencies and military organizations to address unique challenges posed by Hurricane Katrina, such as the removal of debris.