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Multi-Multi-Jurisdictional Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Multi-Hazard

Mitigation Mitigation Plan UpdatePlan Update

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When the Way is When the Way is BlockedBlocked

Debris Management Debris Management Planning for Emergencies Planning for Emergencies

and Disastersand Disasters




Debris Management Debris Management and Removaland Removal

Debris from storms and other hazards poses threats to people and property. Debris prevents and slows utility restoration and emergency transportation. Debris removal accounts for 27% of disaster recovery costs.




FEMA recognizes 9 types of FEMA recognizes 9 types of debrisdebris

1.1. VegetativeVegetative

2.2. Construction and Demolition (C&D)Construction and Demolition (C&D)

3.3. Hazardous Waste Hazardous Waste

4.4. White GoodsWhite Goods

5.5. Soil, Mud, and SandSoil, Mud, and Sand

6.6. Vehicles and VesselsVehicles and Vessels

7.7. PutrescentPutrescent

8.8. InfectiousInfectious

9.9. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear- Contaminated WastesNuclear- Contaminated Wastes




Disasters Produce Different Disasters Produce Different Types and Amounts of Debris. Types and Amounts of Debris.

Winter StormsWinter StormsVegetationVegetationHazardous WasteHazardous WasteC&DC&D

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FiresFiresC&DC&DWhite GoodsWhite GoodsVehiclesVehiclesVegetationVegetationHazardous WasteHazardous Waste

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Two Phases of Debris Two Phases of Debris ManagementManagement

1) Response Phase 1) Response Phase occurs occurs during and immediately after during and immediately after an event and involves clearing an event and involves clearing emergency access routes, emergency access routes, removing immediate threats, removing immediate threats, restoring essential services, restoring essential services, and facilitating damage and facilitating damage assessmentassessment..

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Clearance of Public Rights-of-Ways




Power RestorationClean up of Utility Easements




Private Property Clean up, paid for by Property Owner (usually covered by Homeowners Insurance)




Debris moved to Right-of-Way by Property Owner




Two Phases of Debris Two Phases of Debris ManagementManagement

2) Recovery Phase 2) Recovery Phase involves involves removing major debris and removing major debris and managing disposal operations. managing disposal operations.




Debris Management PlanDebris Management PlanPrimary GoalsPrimary Goals

Outlines a strategy to organize Outlines a strategy to organize debris operations efficiently, debris operations efficiently, safely, and fairly. safely, and fairly.

Forecasts likely types and Forecasts likely types and amounts of disasters and debris. amounts of disasters and debris.

Identifies resources within the Identifies resources within the jurisdiction and additional jurisdiction and additional partners to aid in debris partners to aid in debris operations.operations.




Debris Management Debris Management PlanPlan

Must Identify Primary Must Identify Primary Decision Maker to Decision Maker to Coordinate Projects.Coordinate Projects.

Should Assign Other Should Assign Other Responsibilities to Responsibilities to Appropriate Parties. Appropriate Parties.

Identify Coordinating Identify Coordinating Agencies. Agencies.




Debris Management PlanDebris Management PlanAdditional ConsiderationsAdditional Considerations

Staff safety and training. Staff safety and training.

Mapping of likely debris Mapping of likely debris locations. locations.

Debris Collection methods Debris Collection methods and priorities.and priorities.

Debris Management Sites.Debris Management Sites.

Contracts and Bidding. Contracts and Bidding.




Response PhaseResponse PhasePlanningPlanning

Clear high-priority facilities Clear high-priority facilities and infrastructure and infrastructure (including roads).(including roads).Open Debris Management Open Debris Management Sites (DMS).Sites (DMS).Track costs, personnel, and Track costs, personnel, and equipment.equipment.Keep the Public Informed.Keep the Public Informed.Assess Damages.Assess Damages.




Recovery PhaseRecovery Phase Planning Planning

Debris Pick-up and Hauling Debris Pick-up and Hauling from Right-of-Ways.from Right-of-Ways.Sorting/Recycling/Reduction Sorting/Recycling/Reduction of Debrisof DebrisSpecial Collection of Special Collection of Hazardous Wastes.Hazardous Wastes.Final Disposal of Debris. Final Disposal of Debris. Closing DMS and Other Closing DMS and Other Collection Sites. Collection Sites.




Public Assistance GrantsPublic Assistance Grantsfor Debris Removalfor Debris Removal

Public and some Private Non-Public and some Private Non-Profit (PNP) Facilities are Profit (PNP) Facilities are Eligible. Eligible.

Work must be in the Public Work must be in the Public Interest. Interest.

Projects undertaken for a Projects undertaken for a Reasonable Cost. Reasonable Cost.

Take into Account Environmental Take into Account Environmental and Historic Preservation and Historic Preservation Regulations. Regulations.




P.A. for Debris Removal P.A. for Debris Removal Requirements Requirements

Submit a Request for Public Submit a Request for Public Assistance within 30 days.Assistance within 30 days.Should attend PA Applicant Should attend PA Applicant Briefing Meeting.Briefing Meeting.Must Identify Damaged Sites Must Identify Damaged Sites and Facilities.and Facilities.Provide Documentation to Provide Documentation to Complete Damage Complete Damage Assessment and Project Assessment and Project ApplicationApplication




Alternate ProceduresAlternate Procedures for Debris Removal, for Debris Removal,

Pilot Program.Pilot Program.

A Sliding Scale based on the duration A Sliding Scale based on the duration of debris removal determines Federal of debris removal determines Federal Share.Share.Revenue from Recycled items can be Revenue from Recycled items can be used for approved purposes. used for approved purposes. Reimbursement of base and overtime Reimbursement of base and overtime wages for people performing debris wages for people performing debris and wreckage removal. and wreckage removal. One time, 2% Incentive for One time, 2% Incentive for Communities with a Debris Communities with a Debris Management Plan. Management Plan.




Federal MatchFederal MatchSliding Scale Sliding Scale

Figure from FEMA: Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program Guide for Debris Removal.




Recycling RevenuesRecycling Revenues

Can Be Used ForCan Be Used For

•Cost Sharing Requirements Cost Sharing Requirements

•Develop Comprehensive Develop Comprehensive Preparedness/Response Plans, Preparedness/Response Plans, Programs, and Capabilities.Programs, and Capabilities.

•Take Mitigation Actions.Take Mitigation Actions.

•Improve Future Debris Removal Improve Future Debris Removal Operations or Planning.Operations or Planning.




Labor CostsLabor Costs

Under the Pilot Program, Under the Pilot Program, Base Salaries for Employees Base Salaries for Employees Engaged in Debris Removal Engaged in Debris Removal are eligible for are eligible for reimbursement at the cost reimbursement at the cost share level. share level.

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2% Additional Incentive2% Additional Incentive

A One-Time 2% Increase to A One-Time 2% Increase to the Federal Cost Share the Federal Cost Share Amount for Communities Amount for Communities with an Approved Hazard with an Approved Hazard Management Plan in Place.Management Plan in Place.




Plans Should Also Include:Plans Should Also Include:

Debris Management Debris Management OverviewOverview

Events and Events and AssumptionsAssumptions

Debris Collection and Debris Collection and Removal PlanRemoval Plan

DMS LocationsDMS Locations

PPDR PPDR

Contracted ServicesContracted Services

Plans Must Have At Least Plans Must Have At Least One FEMA Approved One FEMA Approved

Contractor.Contractor.

Use of Force Account Use of Force Account LaborLabor

Monitoring of Debris Monitoring of Debris OperationsOperations

Health and Safety Health and Safety RequirementsRequirements

Environmental and Environmental and Regulatory Regulatory ConsiderationsConsiderations

Public InformationPublic Information

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