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Approval of Debris Management Plan.
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Recommended Action: Approve and authorize Chairman to sign.
Sedgwick County will adhere to this Debris Management Plan to respond to a natural or manmade debris-generating event. This plan is designed to identify agencies and activities that are involved in debris operations to ensure a coordinated response for final disposition of debris generated in unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County.
This Debris Management Plan will serve as a support annex to the Sedgwick County Local Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). It provides organizational structure, guidance, and standardized guidelines for field operations in the clearance, removal, and disposal of debris caused by a major debris-generating event. This Plan shall apply to all County departments and agencies. All cities within the jurisdictional boundaries are included in this plan.
The Plan is designed to assist Sedgwick County staff in implementing and coordinating the removal and disposal operations to maximize cleanup efficiencies. Expeditious debris removal and disposal actions will mitigate the threat to the health, safety, and welfare of all Sedgwick County residents.
Alternatives: To not approve plan or to defer action until a later date
Financial Considerations: None immediately, but having an approved debris management plan will make us eligible for additional recovery dollars following a debris-causing disaster.
Legal Considerations: Not legally required to have a debris management plan, however having a clear process pre-identified is a best practice. It also is a requirement in order to make us eligible for certain Federal recovery assistance.
Policy Considerations: None. This is a support document to the Local Emergency Operations Plan which the BoCC approved in June, 2015.