Puerto Rico · FEMA PA Specialists

Your Municipality
Deserves Every
Dollar It's Owed

We help Puerto Rico municipalities and public entities recover denied or underfunded FEMA Public Assistance funding through expert appeals, documentation strategy, and compliance support.

100+
FEMA Determination Memos Approved
4+
Years as FEMA Appeal Analyst
JD
Law Degree · Legal & Technical Edge
3
Languages · EN / ES / PT
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Principal Consultant
"I know what FEMA reviewers look for — because I was one."
William Lamadrid
Founder · Islote Recovery Group
JD · Law FEMA PA Expert EN / ES / PT
About Us

Former FEMA Analyst.
Now Fighting For You.

Islote Recovery Group was founded by a former FEMA Appeal Analyst who spent years on the inside reviewing Public Assistance applications and writing determination memos for disasters across Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

We know the process from both sides. That insider knowledge is your strategic advantage when appealing denied claims, navigating documentation requirements, or preparing your municipality for the next disaster.

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Exclusively Puerto Rico

We serve PR municipalities and public entities only — deep local expertise, no generalists.

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Legal + Technical Approach

Our JD gives your appeals a legal edge that pure technical consultants can't match.

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Flexible Engagement

Contingency-based and retainer models available. We align our success with yours.

What We Do

Services Built for
Public Entities

Every service we offer is purpose-built for Puerto Rico municipalities, public corporations, and nonprofits navigating FEMA Public Assistance programs.

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FEMA PA Appeals

Denied or underfunded Project Worksheet? We prepare and submit technically and legally sound appeals that get results. 100+ approved memos written.

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PA Application Support

Get it right the first time. Full review, preparation, and submission support for Public Assistance grant applications across all disaster types.

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Compliance Review

Avoid costly audit findings and clawbacks. We review your documentation, procurement, and processes against current FEMA policy requirements.

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Grant Close-Out

Navigate the final stage of FEMA projects with confidence. We manage close-out documentation, reconciliations, and final audits to protect your funding.

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Pre-Disaster Planning

Build recovery frameworks before disaster strikes. Hazard mitigation planning, documentation systems, and pre-disaster agreements that accelerate recovery.

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Policy Analysis & Training

Keep your staff up to date on FEMA policy changes. Custom workshops and policy briefings for municipal teams and administrators in English or Spanish.

How It Works

Our Process

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Free Consultation

We assess your situation — active disasters, denied claims, open projects — at no cost and identify the highest-value recovery opportunities.

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Document Review

We conduct a thorough review of your Project Worksheets, correspondence, and supporting documentation to identify weaknesses and opportunities.

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Strategy & Drafting

We build a legal and technical argument strategy and draft your appeal or application, citing current FEMA policy and supporting evidence.

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Submission & Follow-Up

We submit on your behalf and actively follow up through the review process until a final determination is issued — and appeal again if needed.

Why Choose IRG

The Insider
Advantage

No other firm combines FEMA's internal review experience with a legal degree and exclusive focus on Puerto Rico public entities.

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Exclusive PR Focus

We work only with Puerto Rico municipalities and public entities. No diluted attention from mainland clients or unrelated sectors.

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Legal + Technical Edge

Our JD allows us to argue your appeal with legal precision — citing statute, policy, and regulation — not just technical narrative.

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We Knew the Reviewers

Having written determination memos ourselves, we know exactly what FEMA reviewers scrutinize and how to address their concerns proactively.

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Aligned Incentives

Contingency-based fee options available — we only win when you win. Your recovery is our business model.

100+ FEMA Determination Memos Approved by OCC
4+ Years Inside FEMA
3 Languages Served
Who We Serve

Built for Puerto Rico's
Public Sector

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Municipalities

All 78 PR municipalities dealing with open FEMA projects, denied worksheets, or upcoming close-outs from Hurricanes María, Fiona, and beyond.

Public Corporations

AEE, AAA, HTA, and other public entities navigating complex FEMA reimbursements for infrastructure damage and restoration projects.

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Nonprofits & NGOs

Eligible private nonprofit organizations providing essential community services who qualify for FEMA PA but lack the expertise to navigate the system.

Is Your Municipality Leaving Money on the Table?

Denied FEMA claims don't have to be the end of the road. A free 30-minute consultation costs nothing and could recover millions.

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Contact Us

Let's Start
Recovering Your Funding

The first consultation is always free. Tell us about your open FEMA projects, denied claims, or disaster recovery challenges — we'll tell you exactly where we can help.

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Phone / WhatsApp (787) 420-9328
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Location San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Languages English · Español · Português

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