disaster debris management planning for charlotte brown mark milke
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Disaster Debris Management
Planning for
Charlotte Brown
Mark Milke
Why is disaster debris management important?• Impact on emergency response • Public & environmental health
hazard• Hinder social, economic and
environmental recovery
Past events
Hurricane Katrina
• Wind and flood damage• Toxic sediments • Rotting food• Illegal dumping• Asbestos• Absent residents
The goal and the priorities?
• Fast as possible • Minimise public health hazard• Minimise environmental effects• Coordinate with emergency
activities
Environmental impact
• Standard waste management hierarchy?– Source reduction– Recycling– Waste combustion and landfilling
• Hazardous materials
Economics
• Direct costs– Waste collection & disposal
• Indirect costs– Adverse environmental impacts– Business disruption
Social impact
• Public health hazard• Restore order and sense of normalcy• Rebuilding• Also allow personal grieving
Organisational structures
Legal framework
Funding
•Coordination
•Waivers and liability
•Lowest cost?
Debris Management Plans
• New – last 15 years internationally • How-to guides• Country specific• Little guidance on decision-making
Way forward for NZ
• Prepare plans • Establish contracts and MOU’s• Determine roles and responsibilities• Establish funding mechanisms• Assess environmental impacts• Waste management strategies
www.disasterwaste.org
Thank you