Storm Cleanup Jobs - What Are They and How to Get One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

Storm cleanup jobs involve repairing and managing the aftermath of a hurricane, tornado, flood, or other weather-related damage to structures and infrastructure. Storm cleanup requires a wide range of workers, including physical laborers who clear out debris, coordinators and contractors who work with local and state governments to manage and carry out their disaster relief and recovery plans, and insurance analysts and other assessors who inspect the damage. Your duties differ depending on the position, but you must be able to travel to the disaster site for work.

The qualifications to work as a contractor for storm cleanup jobs include advanced training and knowledge of disaster relief and building codes, as well as the ability to coordinate with federal, state, and local officials. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) subcontracts with private contractors. To be eligible to bid on FEMA contracts, you must register with the System for Award Management. Contractors who perform storm cleanup carry out significant repair work, so you must also have a reliable network of skilled trade professionals and construction workers to hire, such as carpenters, electricians, and plumbers.