DRC Emergency Services

What DRC Emergency Services does

DRC Emergency Services, LLC is a private disaster recovery and emergency management services firm headquartered in Galveston, Texas, with regional offices in Metairie, Louisiana and West Palm Beach, Florida. The company was acquired by the Sullivan brothers in 2016 and operates as part of the Sullivan Family of Companies, alongside Sullivan Land Services, SLSCO, Forgen, and Callan Marine. DRC sells an integrated portfolio of post-disaster response services — debris removal, Temporary Debris Management Sites (TDMS), sand screening and beach renourishment, marine debris recovery, vehicle and vessel removal, temporary housing and logistics, right-of-way maintenance, private property debris removal and demolition, and disaster planning/training — to federal agencies (FEMA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), state departments, and county/municipal governments. Operations are event-driven, scaled around major declared disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav, Harvey, Ida, Ian, Milton, and Helene, and the 2023 Oklahoma tornado outbreak. The company reports more than $4.7 billion in completed contracts over 22 years and 190.6 million cumulative cubic yards of debris collected, including 82 simultaneous TDMS sites in 2021.

The underlying technology stack is operational rather than digital: specialized heavy equipment (sand screening equipment, beach rakes, shaker screens, trammels, skid steers, front-end loaders, dump trucks) and field-proven methodologies for DMS operations, marine debris recovery, and beach renourishment at 80–200 cubic yards per hour. DRC has 50+ full-time staff with access to over 1,000 employees through the Sullivan Family of Companies and a network of 5,000+ subcontracting partners that can be mobilized at short notice. There are no APIs, no software products, and no AI/ML capabilities disclosed; the core differentiators are physical capacity, FEMA documentation expertise (including an ex-FEMA Region VI Debris Subject Matter Expert on staff), and procurement relationships with contracting officers across multiple jurisdictions.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through government procurement — formal contracting processes with federal, state, and local agencies under quote-based, multi-year contract structures tied to disaster declarations. DRC also runs a private property debris removal and demolition line for individual property owners via FEMA Right-of-Entry Programs, though this is secondary. The firm maintains relationships with federal agencies (FEMA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), state emergency management divisions (Texas GLO, Florida DEP, Commonwealth of Kentucky), and county/municipalities across at least eight states including Texas, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Washington. Marketing is relationship-driven — direct outreach, conference presence (National Hurricane Conference, state emergency manager conferences), project videos, and an online subcontractor application portal — with no consumer-grade demand generation motion.

Name

DRC Emergency Services

Legal name

DRC Emergency Services, LLC

Website

https://drcusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DRC Emergency Services is a private disaster recovery and emergency management contractor that provides debris removal, demolition, beach restoration, and temporary housing services primarily to federal, state, and local government agencies across the southern United States, operating as part of the Sullivan Family of Companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disaster Recovery Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (562920)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Disaster Response & Debris Management (Floods, Hurricanes, Wildfires) (EUAIAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Debris Cleanup & Hauling (Fire/Flood/Storm) (HSAKALAO), C&D Sorting & Processing Facilities (C&D MRFs) (EUAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Disaster recovery services
• Debris removal operations
• Emergency management services
• FEMA disaster response
• Post-disaster cleanup

Headquarters

HQ city

Galveston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Emergency Response Contracts: DRC generates primary revenue through contracts with federal, state, and local government agencies for disaster recovery services including debris removal, emergency management, temporary housing, and demolition services. The company has successfully completed more than $4.7 billion in contracts over 22 years.
2. Private Property Debris Removal Services: DRC provides private property debris removal and demolition services following major disasters, managing Right-of-Entry Programs in accordance with FEMA guidelines for private citizens and property owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DRC Emergency Services provides disaster recovery and emergency management services to federal, state, and local government agencies as well as private citizens. The company's core offerings include debris removal and management, operation of Temporary Debris Management Sites, sand screening and beach renourishment, marine debris recovery, right-of-way maintenance, temporary housing logistics, vehicle and vessel removal, demolition services, and disaster planning and training. DRC has completed more than $4.7 billion in contracts over 22 years, collected over 190.6 million cubic yards of debris, and operates primarily through direct government procurement processes.

Product overview

DRC Emergency Services is a disaster recovery and emergency management services company offering an integrated portfolio of response and recovery services. The core offerings include Debris Management Sites (DMS), Debris Removal & Management, Disaster Planning & Training, Sand Screening & Beach Renourishment, Right-of-Way Maintenance, Marine Debris Removal & Recovery, Temporary Housing & Logistics, Vehicle & Vessel Removal & Processing, and Private Property Debris Removal & Demolition. These services work together as a comprehensive disaster response solution, enabling the company to handle all phases of disaster recovery from initial response through final disposal management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Debris Management Sites (DMS) Creation and management of Temporary Debris Management Sites (TDMS) for compaction, recycling, and disposal of disaster debris. DRC has operated up to 82 sites simultaneously, handling 17+ million cubic yards of debris in 2021 alone, serving federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Debris Removal & Management Comprehensive disaster debris collection, removal, and management services for federal, state, and local governments, with the company having collected over 190.6 million cubic yards of debris. Includes vegetation, construction, and demolition debris removal.
• Disaster Planning & Training Training exercises, tabletop response exercises, FEMA eligibility workshops, and NIMS (National Incident Management System) training for local government emergency preparedness. Delivered by DRC personnel including former FEMA subject matter experts.
• Sand Screening & Beach Renourishment Collection, screening, and restoration of sand displaced by storms on beaches and roadways using specialized equipment including beach rakes and shaker screens. Teams process 80-200 cubic yards of sand per hour for jurisdictional beach restoration following storm surges.
• Right-of-Way Maintenance Routine right-of-way maintenance for post-disaster response including utility, municipal, and rail company support with traffic control and specialized equipment. Includes MOT Temporary Traffic Control operations.
• Marine Debris Removal & Recovery Debris removal from waterways, beaches, canals, streams, lakes, and rivers, including recovery of vehicles, vessels, and marine life. DRC has removed over 1.4 million cubic yards of debris from Lake Houston and 480,000+ cubic yards of waterway debris following Hurricane Ida.
• Temporary Housing & Logistics Emergency sheltering, field hospitals, responder housing, fuel, catering, equipment, water, ice, generators, and temporary restroom/shower/laundry trailers for disaster-affected communities and first responders.
• Vehicle & Vessel Removal & Processing
• Private Property Debris Removal & Demolition Structural and strategic demolition services on public and private property following disasters, including FEMA Strategic Demolition projects and Right-of-Entry Programs. DRC has demolished 2,500+ homes following Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav and eliminated 2,000+ blighted properties through FEMA projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Collected over 190.6 million cubic yards of debris
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sullivan Family of CompaniescoreOthers · 1 January 2016DRC was acquired by the Sullivan brothers from Galveston, Texas in 2016, joining the Sullivan Family of Companies which includes Sullivan Land Services, SLSCO, Forgen, and Callan Marine. This acquisition provides DRC with access to over 1,000 employees and creates an integrated disaster recovery and emergency management platform.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ceres Environmental Services: Leading direct competitor in post-disaster debris removal and emergency response services, working with federal, state, and local governments. Operates at similar scale with comparable debris management site capabilities and a comparable government-contracting model.
• Crowder Gulf: Headquartered in Alabama and offering disaster debris removal, demolition, and emergency response services to government clients after hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. A direct competitor to DRC across the Gulf Coast region.
• AshBritt: National rapid-response disaster recovery contractor providing debris removal, demolition, and emergency logistics services to federal, state, and local agencies. Closely comparable scale and customer profile to DRC.
• Phillips & Jordan: Heavy civil and disaster response contractor providing debris removal, right-of-way maintenance, and emergency construction services. Overlaps with DRC on government debris contracting and infrastructure work.
• Witt O'Brien's (now part of One Concern): Specialized emergency management and disaster recovery firm providing debris monitoring, program management, and FEMA documentation services to government clients. Comparable in customer base and disaster-focused service offering.
• Caldwell Marine / Callan Marine: Marine construction and dredging firm operating within the Sullivan Family of Companies alongside DRC. Sister company and direct partner on marine debris recovery projects; comparable in marine disaster response and Gulf Coast operations.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Harbors: Large publicly traded environmental services firm offering emergency response, hazardous waste management, and disaster cleanup to industrial and government clients. Broader portfolio but overlaps with DRC in environmental disaster response and debris management.
• AECOM Technical Services: Global infrastructure consulting firm with a dedicated emergency management practice providing disaster recovery planning, debris monitoring, and program management to FEMA and other federal agencies. A larger, broader peer competing for the same prime contracts.
• Tetra Tech: International consulting and engineering firm with disaster response, environmental remediation, and debris management capabilities serving federal clients. Operates at much larger scale across broader environmental services.

Others

• SLSCO (Sullivan Land Services): Sister company within the Sullivan Family of Companies providing construction and disaster response services with overlapping federal contracting capability. Affiliated rather than directly competitive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLlm6bPHGQLYqAVMKhB0lBQ

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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