Testimonials

Independent reports by both FEMA and the Rand Corporation have made it clear that the work and cost provided by Mammoth’s subsidiary Cobra’s were well received by Puerto Rico response teams and regulators.

Below are just a few verbatim testimonials about Cobra’s service by top FEMA leadership who helped manage the island’s recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

“Restoring the power grid in Puerto Rico was uniquely challenging, as the terrain on the Island includes steep mountains and triple-canopy jungles, among other obstacles. Transmission restoration work, including potentially the installation of new transmission towers, required helicopters. Cobra, which brought its own helicopters and pilots, was very effective at performing its work under difficult circumstances.”

“PREPA would often find reasons not to pay Cobra – by, for instance, delaying their own inspections of completed work – even though Cobra’s PW was obligated, and funds were awaiting draw-down by PREPA.”

“Nonetheless, I never observed Cobra slowing or ceasing its work based on lack of payment. On the contrary, I witnessed Cobra working at considerable financial risk not knowing if and when they were going to get paid by their client, PREPA, even though the funding had been made available by FEMA.”

— Mark Merritt- Former FEMA Senior Leadership, Consultant to FEMA during Hurricane Maria response

“At the request of PREPA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reviewed the Cobra Energy contract, amendment, and rates for service. Under the exigent circumstances after Hurricane Maria, PREPA awarded this contract in compliance with the emergency procurement provisions of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Executive Orders issued as a result of the disaster FEMA has also determined the costs under this contract to be reasonable.”

— Mike Byrne- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer during Hurricane Maria