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Commission approves contract with consultants to pursue FEMA appeals, firm to be reimbursed by FEMA

6441144 · October 21, 2025
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Summary

The Cocke County commission approved a contract with Delivering Results Solutions (DRS) to handle FEMA disaster claims and appeals; commissioners said consultant fees are generally reimbursable by FEMA and DRS will assist on an active jail-related appeal.

Cocke County commissioners approved a contract with Delivering Results Solutions (DRS) for disaster program management and FEMA-claims consulting, following a budget committee recommendation and staff presentations. Commissioners and staff said the firm specializes in FEMA closeout and appeals; commissioners were told the firm's fees are typically reimbursable by FEMA at a high rate.

Budget committee members explained DRS responded to a…

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