Disaster Debris Management
Summary
It is important for communities to be familiar with state and federal eligibility and reasonable costs guidelines during the planning stage in order appropriately plan for critical issues such as contracting, monitoring and preparing appropriate documentation to support requests for funding. Cal EMA has trained staff that can provide technical assistance, knowledge and experience in order to help applicants to maximize their disaster funding and speed recovery in the affected areas. In addition, staff can assist with the creation of a debris management plan.
Regulations
California Disaster Assistance Act, Title 19
1. Emergency Work
2. Debris Removal
3. Demolition
Debris Management Training Manual
Disaster debris management costs typically result in 40% of the total cost of any given disaster. This document is intended to provide information to effectively prepare for and respond to debris-related issues from various disasters.
Debris Management Training Manual PDF Document or Word Document - Click on either the pdf or Word version.
Chapters
1. Debris Management Overview
2. Eligibility & Reasonable Costs
3. Debris Contracting
4. Debris Forecasting & Estimating
5. Debris Monitoring
6. Debris Management Plan
Cal EMA Debris Concept of Operations PDF Document or Word Document
Appendix A - Debris Removal From a Crime Scene PDF Document - Click on either the pdf or Word version.
The Cal EMA Debris Concept of Operations will help local governments understand the roles and responsibilities of those involved in a disaster debris management operation.
Debris Management Plan
To maximize resources while minimizing the debris loads to landfills following a disaster, local governments are encouraged to incorporate debris management in their emergency and solid waste management planning activities. Examples of debris plans can be viewed at the links provided below.
1. Debris Plan Outline
2. Cal Recycle Disaster Plan
3. Angora Plan
4. City of San Diego Debris Guidelines
Debris Flyers & Handouts
Debris At-a-Glance Flyer
Debris Forecasting Flyer
Debris Estimating Flyer
Debris Removal Contracts Flyer
Debris Monitoring Flyer
Temporary Debris Storage Sites Flyer
Private Property Debris Removal Flyer
Debris Management Plan Flyer
Debris Management Training Flyer
Private Property Debris Removal Handout
Private Property Debris Removal Steps
Insurance FAQs
Right of Entry Forms
Right-of-Entry Form (ROE)
Denial ROE Form
Debris Monitoring
Cal EMA
Debris Monitoring PDF Document
Forms - Load Site - Disposal Site - Stockpiled Debris
Debris Management Resources
Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste
Electronic Waste
2007 Cal EPA Ash Report
Traffic Plan
Project Sign
Home-owner Debris Removal Plan - Angora
Cal Recycle (formerly CIWMB)
DTSC
Cal EPA
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA Debris Management Guide
FEMA Private Property Debris Removal
HAZUS
Animal Disposal
Cal EPA - Animal Disposal
Cal Recycle - Animal Disposal |