1. Disaster Debris Management Planning for Charlotte Brown Mark Milke

2. Why is disaster debris management important? Impact on emergency response Public & environmental health hazard Hinder social, economic and environmental recovery

4. Past events

5. Hurricane Katrina Wind and flood damage Toxic sediments Rotting food Illegal dumping Asbestos Absent residents

7. The goal and the priorities? Fast as possible Minimise public health hazard Minimise environmental effects Coordinate with emergency activities

8. Environmental impact Standard waste management hierarchy? –Source reduction –Recycling –Waste combustion and landfilling Hazardous materials

10. Economics Direct costs –Waste collection & disposal Indirect costs –Adverse environmental impacts –Business disruption

12. Social impact Public health hazard Restore order and sense of normalcy Rebuilding Also allow personal grieving

14. Organisational structures Legal framework Funding Coordination Waivers and liability Lowest cost?

16. Debris Management Plans New – last 15 years internationally How-to guides Country specific Little guidance on decision-making

17. Way forward for NZ Prepare plans Establish contracts and MOU’s Determine roles and responsibilities Establish funding mechanisms Assess environmental impacts Waste management strategies

18. www.disasterwaste.org

19. Thank you