In this episode, we talk about Lori's experience working with FEMA. She shares how she applied for a GS 12 position with FEMA as a favor to their mother, but was offered a GS 13 supervisory position by her former boss instead. She also discusses the nuances of working with FEMA, including planning and posturing for disaster response.

You will learn insights for small businesses if you are interested in breaking into doing business with FEMA. They emphasize the importance of planning and posturing for disaster response, and suggest that small businesses focus on building up their capabilities to respond to disasters. So if you are interested in working with FEMA, particularly if you are a small business owner, this episode is for you.