California the “Disney Land of Disasters”.pptVIP

California the “Disney Land of Disasters” Appliances (white metals) Bio-Hazards Construction Demolition material Electronic debris Hazardous Household Waste Hazardous Waste Personal Property Sediment Metals Animal carcasses Human remains Debris Removal Issues Types of potential disasters Estimated quantities and types of debris Eligibility How debris will be: collected stored reduced disposed Ineligible debris Identification of responsible agencies Debris Removal Issues – Continued Capabilities of in-house resources Identification of work to be contracted Identification of applicable environmental and historic laws Requirements for state/federal funding Private property debris removal Improper contracts Insufficient monitoring Demolition Curbside pickup The key to a successful disaster debris management program is advance planning. In the aftermath of a disaster, the primary focus is restoring and maintaining public health and safety, restoring economic stability and recovering community strength. California OES Responsibilities OES is responsible for the overall management of state disaster relief operations and may task other state agencies to assist with debris management activities as appropriate. Tasking other state agencies to support the disaster relief efforts, depending upon the type and scope of the disaster. Priorities Initial Response Clear debris that hinders and/or poses an immediate threat to public health safety Recovery Remove dispose of debris that poses a less immediate threat to public health safety Initial Response Debris clearance from roads for: Emergency vehicles Law enforcement Critical services resumption Damage assessment of critical public facilities utilities First Priority Hospitals Police Fire Stations Residential areas Second Priority Schools, municipal buildings shelters Water treatment plants Power generation units Airports Seaports Residential areas Recovery Activities Removal of debris from public pro