Natural Disaster Resources
Below are a variety of resources for solid waste and resource management professionals to stay up-to-date after a natural disaster. These resources can be critical in assisting the community, as well as ensuring your own safety.
Disaster Debris and Flooding Resources
- Tribal Waste Journal | US EPA
- The Water Network: Collaboration for Integrated Flood Management
- High River: A decade after the devastation - Calgary Journal
- FMCSA Emergency Declaration Information
- Extreme Weather Lessons Learned from Alberta Floods
- Hurricane Katrina Disaster Debris Management: Lessons Learned from State and Local Governments
- SWANA Caribbean-PR Chapter Facility Emergency Action Plans
Emergency Preparedness Resources
Floods
Many hurricanes and other natural disasters involve flooding. These tips can help you stay safe both during and after a flood.
Recovery Assistance—Federal Government
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Environmental Protection Agency
FEMA
OSHA
US Department of Health and Human Services
News Articles
- Five Ways to Gear Up for Hurricane Season — Waste360
- How the Waste and Recycling Industry Prepares for Natural Disasters — Waste360
- Industry Officials Offer Top Tips for Disaster Cleanup — Waste 360
- Rebuilding After a Natural Disaster — Waste Advantage Magazine
- Disaster Damage Prevention Planning: Protecting Valuable Assets and Infrastructure from Flood Events — Waste Advantage Magazine
- Disaster Damage Prevention Planning — Waste Advantage Magazine
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Debris Removal Basics
Residents should divide their waste into separately organized piles. They are strongly advised not to pile household trash with debris.
The piles should then be divided into different categories:
- Vegetation (including tree limbs)
- Construction and demolition products (including carpeting and padding)
- Appliances
- Electronics
- Hazardous waste
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