DEBRIS REMOVAL A PRIORITY FOR COMMUNITIES AFTER NEBRASKA FLOODING
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210318/debris-removal-priority-communities-after-nebraska-flooding]


Release Date: 
四月 2, 2019 

 

LINCOLN, Neb. – One of the first steps to recovery after a disaster
is cleaning up debris. Clearing and disposing of appliances,
furniture, trees, sand, gravel, building components, vehicles,
personal property and other items is vital to getting the community
back on its feet.

 

As local communities coordinate their debris removal process, the
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nebraska Department of
Environmental Quality and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) provide the following information for residents in the affected
areas:

 

	* Don’t wait to clean up storm damage. Document damage with photos
or videos.

	* Follow guidance from local officials when placing debris for
collection. Separate debris into categories when disposing along the
curb:

	* Electronics, such as televisions, computers or phones;
	* Large appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves or
dishwashers.  Be sure to seal or secure the doors so that they are
not accessible;
	* Hazardous waste, such as oil, batteries, pesticides, paint or
cleaning supplies. If you suspect that materials contain lead-based
paint, keep them moist or contain materials in plastic bags so that
the paint does not become airborne;
	* Vegetative debris, such as tree branches, leaves or plants;
	* Construction debris, such as drywall, lumber, carpet or furniture; 

 

Place debris away from trees, poles or structures including fire
hydrants and meters. Remove all water-damaged materials from the home
and place curbside for pickup. Debris should not block the roadway.

 

Residents should follow guidance from local authorities for disposal
of debris. FEMA’s Public Assistance Program reimburses state and
local agencies for eligible costs of debris removal under the federal
disaster declaration for Nebraska. This applies to items that have
come into contact with flood water.

 

For more information, go online to the Nebraska Department of
Environmental Quality at deq.state.ne.us/
[http://www.deq.state.ne.us/].

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FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

 

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race,
color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English
proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has faced
discrimination, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362, voice/VP/711.
Multilingual operators are available. TTY users may call 800-462-7585.

 

The U.S. Small Business Administration is the federal government’s
primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of
disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps businesses of all sizes,
private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters fund repairs
or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or
disaster-damaged personal property. For more information, applicants
may contact SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at
800-659-2955. TTY users may also call 800-877-8339. Applicants may
also email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or visit SBA at
www.SBA.gov/disaster [http://www.sba.gov/disaster] .