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Abstract:
Each year local and State government entities worldwide are faced with the task of removing and disposing of debris caused by natural disasters such as hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, tornadoes, floods, fires, and earthquakes. These debris-generating events have significant impacts on the economic and social well being of the affected communities. Debris removal and cleanup will cost more than any other item in a disaster recovery budget. Moreover, responsible officials will find themselves under extreme pressure to institute immediate debris removal and disposal actions without the benefit of a well thought debris management strategy. This presentation will use the Debris Management Cycle as the framework to identify universal debris removal and disposal issues, and why it is extremely important to have a Debris Management Plan in place before a disaster happens.
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