Resources
Natural Disaster Resources
Below are a variety of resources for solid waste 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
- Managing Disaster Debris on Tribal Lands
- The Water Network: Collaboration for Integrated Flood Management
- High River Flood After Action Report
- 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
Recovery Assistance—Federal Government
FEMA
Recovery and Clean-Up
Environmental Protection Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
OSHA
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Florida/FEMA Public Assistance Resources (Oct 2022)
FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program provides assistance to recover from major disasters or emergencies. The State of Florida manages this program as the grantee from FEMA.
Floods
Many hurricanes and other natural disasters involve flooding. These tips can help you stay safe both during and after a flood.
FEMA Operational Guidance for Disaster Response & Recovery in Pandemic Environment
This document provides actionable guidance to state, local, tribal, and territorial officials to prepare for response and recovery operations for all hazards and encourages personal preparedness measures amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This document can be applied to any disaster operation in the COVID-19 environment, including hurricanes, no-notice incidents, spring flooding and wildfire seasons, and typhoon response.
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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