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This lesson includes the following topics: Impact of disaster debris. Types of debris. Debris management plan overview. Importance of a debris management plan. Elements of a debris management plan. Debris Generating Disasters Video Transcript. There are many types of debris generating disasters and each has common debris types.
According to the FEMA 325 Public Assistance Debris Management Guide, July 2007, eligible work is defined as “the removal and disposal of debris that was generated by a disaster and which presents an immediate threat to the public interest.”
- Planning
- Cleanup
- General Cautions When Re-Entering Damaged Homes and Buildings
- Contacts
- Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Avoid Problems from Mold, Bacteria, Or Insects
- Avoid Problems from The Use of Cleaners, Disinfectants, and Pesticides
- Avoid Problems from Airborne Asbestos and Lead Dust
- Properly Dispose of Waste
- Guidance For Structurally Unsound Buildings
Sometimes local governments must respond to disasters that destroy large numbers of homes or buildings. They may need to demolish partially destroyed homes and manage disaster debris. If your community does not have a disaster debris management plan, they may want to consider developing one. Read more about disaster debris planning. Disaster Debris...
Cleanup activities related to returning to homes and businesses after a disaster can pose significant health and environmental challenges. People can be exposed to potentially life-threatening hazards from leaking natural gas lines, and carbon monoxide poisoning from using un-vented fuel-burning equipment indoors. During a flood cleanup, failure to...
When citizens are authorized by local authorities to return to their homes and businesses, federal authorities urge people to take the following precautions : Be on the alert for leaking containers and reactive household chemicals, such as caustic drain cleaners or chlorine bleach. Take the following necessary precautions to prevent injury or furth...
Federal, state and local personnel are often deployed to affected areas to establish debris-management programs, including household hazardous waste collection and disposal programs. These efforts may take days or weeks to come to all communities. In the meantime, EPA urges the public to exercise caution and report concerns to local environmental, ...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced when any fuel is burned and that can kill you. 1. ALERT: Generator exhaust is toxic. Always put generators outside well away from doors, windows, crawlspaces, orand vents. Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawl spaces, sheds, or similar areas. Carbon monoxide (CO) is dea...
Standing water is a breeding ground for a wide range of micro-organisms and insects, such as mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can spread diseases such as West Nile Virus. Micro-organisms, including bacteria or mold, can become airborne and be inhaled. Where floodwater might be contaminated, infectious disease is of concern. 1. Remove standing water as quickl...
Disinfectants, sanitizers, and other pesticides can contain toxic and potentially hazardous substances. 1. Read and follow all label instructions carefully. 2. Do not mix cleaners and disinfectants or use them together. Combinations of some types of substances can be deadly. 3. Keep all household products locked, out of sight, and out of reach of c...
Elevated concentrations of airborne asbestos can occur if asbestos-containing materials present in many older homes are disturbed. Pipe or other insulation, ceiling tiles, exterior siding, roof shingles and sprayed on-soundproofing are just some of the materials found in older buildings that may contain asbestos. Buildings constructed before 1970 a...
Use caution to assure that all waste materials are removed and disposed of properly. Open burning of materials by individuals should be avoided, and may be illegal in your area. Improperly controlled burning of materials not only represents significant fire hazards but can also produce additional hazards from the vapors, smoke, and residue that are...
Why Pre-Disaster Debris Plans? •Clearly define waste management role within Emergency Response Teams •Include debris management in community disaster recovery plans •Reduce debris management response time after a disaster event •Understand local capacity for debris management •Know where to get additional resources (equipment, support)
Mar 14, 2024 · It is important that disaster debris be properly managed so as to protect human health, comply with regulations, conserve disposal capacity, reduce injuries, and minimize or prevent environmental impacts. It involves advance thought, planning and coordination among individuals at various levels of government and the private sector with ...
Sep 25, 2024 · The 2019 “Planning for Natural Disaster Debris” guidance is an update to the version that EPA published in March 2008. It is designed to help all communities (including cities, counties, territories, Tribes, etc.) create disaster debris management plans, which EPA strongly encourages.
Debris’ is generated from damaged buildings and structures and includes building materials such as concrete and bricks, furnishings etc. Debris is not ‘waste’ that arises from the daily lives of households, markets, offices, industrial and commercial premises, and public sector offices.
