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Dear Prospec ve Partner/Adver ser, I am happy to introduce to you the Sustainable Disaster Recovery Handbook. We are invi ng you to join with us in bringing this wonderful resource, the first of its kind, to the poten ally millions of people who will be facing recovery from natural disaster during their life mes. This guidebook is a simple way to offer relief, reassurance, and direc on to individuals who are likely facing the most daun ng task of their lives. When Greensburg experienced a devasta ng tornado in 2007, I was surprised that there wasn’t a simple resource like this to guide those going through the great challenges associated with recovery. It is hard enough to deal with the fallout of such a disaster without having to do everything from scratch, or “reinven ng the wheel.” I knew that so many had gone through this before, and surely they had learned much that would be of benefit to those coming though it a er them. Almost six years later, we are publishing that needed handbook. We are offering lessons learned and, perhaps most importantly, bringing inspira on and hope for their new futures to people recovering from disaster. Anyone who has been through hardship realizes that struggle can be lessened by observing that others have successfully navigated through it and o en even thrived on the other side. Hope and a vision of what is possible may be the best prescrip on of all for those who have been through disaster. Through this Handbook we are offering that hope and vision, and we believe that your support and involvement will add greatly to the effort. Enclosed are details of what will be in the handbook, including a sample chapter to give you an idea of the style and format we will be using. We are designing it to be easy to read, graphically pleasing, and full of concise and essen al informa on that will serve as an invaluable resource both to local leadership and to the average persons and business owners whose lives have been profoundly affected. We also have our “measures of success” outlined so that you can clearly see what our values and objec ves are. We think you’ll agree that this is a noble effort with enormous poten al impact given the likely hundreds of thousands of individuals who will be directly impacted by a damaging storm in the years ahead. One thing we have learned is that people are mo vated to do the right thing, and to make the best choices following an event like this. We also know that they are overwhelmed and o en paralyzed – so if they are given solid and trustworthy informa on they can use it to change the en re trajectory of their recovery. Please help us help these folks and in the process be seen in a posi ve light that will last a long while, not only by people who will directly benefit from the handbook, but also by your customers, poten al customers, employees and shareholders. By virtue of your associa on with the Sustainable Disaster Recovery Handbook and associated ini a ves, you will not only realize a large return on your investment, but you will also have a powerfully posi ve experience knowing that your partnership has greatly eased people’s difficul es. Please let us know if you are interested. We would be happy to follow up and meet with you on the phone and/or online to discuss how you might be involved in bringing this great resource to those who will benefit from it.
Sincerely, Daniel Wallach
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MEASURES OF SUCCESS The Sustainable Disaster Recovery Handbook aims to: provide hope, encouragement, and inspira on to those recovering from a natural disaster and empowers people to learn more about sustainable living.
Provide the reader with the best informa onal resources available and access to organizaons engaged in the field of sustainable recovery.
Provide easier access to sustainable products and services that can be used towards an ideal sustainable recovery.
Be easily accessible to a disaster area a er it is published.
Be considered a valuable reference tool for years to come.
Be easy to browse and read.
Eec vely portray the message of GreenTown, The Sustainable Disaster Recovery Ini ave, and the Associa on for Sustainabilty.
Strengthen the network of organiza ons working with GreenTown.
Stay current and relevant through a peer review process and feedback.
Partner with like-minded companies and individuals who will make it possible for this informa on to reach as many communi es as possible.
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WHO ARE GREENSBURG GREENTOWN, GREENTOWN JOPLIN, AND ASSOCIATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY? Greensburg GreenTown was born out of the tornado that destroyed over 90% of the town of Greensburg, Kansas in 2007. This not-for-profit organiza on helped conceptualize and bring to frui on the idea of rebuilding a model town for the future. The rebuilding of Greensburg was in many respects a study of sustainably built buildings and green living demonstra ons. These efforts brought many benefits to the community and today it stands as an interna onally recognized living laboratory and example of what can happen when a community builds back using sustainable values in their recovery. On May 22, 2011, Joplin, Missouri was devastated by an EF-5 tornado. In August of 2011, with the blessing of city leadership, Greensburg GreenTown started work in the community to establish its first affiliate, with the mission to assist with incorpora ng sustainable principles and prac ces into the rebuild. GreenTown Joplin oversees an ac ve commi ee of sustainability experts from the area who guide the development of new projects and provide no-cost consulta on to residents, business owners, and civic leaders. We aim to take what we learn from se ng up a chapter in Joplin and replicate our sustainability efforts within other communi es. Associa on for Sustainability is a public benefit organiza on working to strengthen sustainability efforts across the country. Its short-term program goals are focused in its Sustainable Disaster Recovery Ini a ve which produces the Handbook and co-sponsors an annual na onal conference with the Center for Sustainability at Saint Louis University. The conference is dedicated to strengthening all organiza ons and efforts to integrate sustainability into disaster recovery.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Sustainability and the Disaster Recovery Initiative
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What to Expect After a Disaster
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Post-Disaster Cleanup
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Personal Toll of Disaster
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The Healing Process
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Temporary Housing
100
Finance and Insurance
118
Rebuilding a Home
152
Rebuilding a Business
182
Rebuilding a Community
200
Lessons from Recovery Efforts
218
Planning for the Future
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Index and References
Sustainable Disaster Recovery Handbook
Sustainability and the Disaster
Temporary Housing
168 Green Building Standards
86 Housing Op ons
170 Building Systems
10 Why Sustainability?
88 Housing Assistance
172 Renewable Energy Op ons
11 Dispelling Common Myths
92 Innova ons in Construc on
174 Sustainability As Employee Benefit
12 How to Use This Handbook
94 Repurposing Short-Term Housing
176 100 Ways to Save Money
96 Housing Infographic
178 Frequently Asked Ques ons
Recovery Ini a ve
What to Expect A er a Disaster 16 Disaster Types
Finance and Insurance
Rebuilding a Community
18 How the Government Responds
102 What you Need to Know
184 Communica ng Sustainability
22 Who Comes to Help?
104 Grants and Assistance Programs
185 Community Involvement
24 Organiza ons Serving Disasters
108 Financing a New Home
186 Built Infrastructure Projects
26 Communica on
110 Incen ve programs
187 Natural Infrastructure Projects
28 Recovery Timeline
112 U lity Savings Graphic
188 Changing Codes and Zoning
30 Advice from Survivors Rebuilding a Home
Lessons from Recovery Eorts
120 What to Consider
202 How People Respond to Disasters
36 Interview Mark Rohr
122 Building Codes and Zoning
204 History of Disaster Recovery
40 Debris Removal Guidelines
126 Retrofit or Rebuild
206 Strategies for Recovery
42 Reclaim, Reuse, Recycle
128 Green Building Standards
208 Case Studies
44 Salvaging Opportuni es
130 Energy EďŹƒciency
209 Greensburg, Kansas
46 Interview with Salvage Experts
132 Solar Orienta on, Dayligh ng
210 Joplin, Missouri
48 Joplin Debris Infographic
133 Hea ng and Cooling Strategies
211 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
50 Frequently Asked Ques ons
134 Harves ng Rainwater, Greywater
212 Arkadelphia, Arkansas
136 Wall and Roof Assemblies
213 Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin
138 Material Considera ons
214 Valmeyer, Illinois
56 What to Expect
139 House Size and Lifespan
216 Disaster Comparison Infographic
60 Life Turned Upside Down
142 Net Zero House
62 Experiencing Loss
144 Disaster Preven on Strategies
64 Trauma and Stress
146 100 Ways to Save Money
220 Op mizing the Odds for Success
148 Frequently Asked Ques ons
222 Tools for Reimagining
Post-Disaster Cleanup
Personal Toll of Disaster
The Healing Process 70 Strategies for Personal Health
Planning for the Future
226 Pa ence, Op mision, and Reality Rebuilding a Business
228 Designing Your Road Map
72 Community Impact
154 What to Consider
230 How to Measure Success
76 Helping Children Cope
158 Selec ng an Architect and
232 Celebra ng Achievements
78 Interview with Psychologist 80 Value of a Sustainability Recovery
Contractor 164 Building Codes and Zoning
236 Index and References
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The remains of the Kiowa County Library a er the Greensburg tornado in 2007. Books are exposed across an open sky and bookselves lie damaged, but the wood and paper remain intact. Photograph by Larry Schwarm 8
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POST DISASTER CLEANUP Debris Removal and Salvaging Resources
Cleaning up debris following a disaster is a daun ng task. Communi es need to remove the destruc on before other steps towards recovery. The amount of debris varies in events, but even a small disaster generates tons of waste. There are so many things to take into account when cleaning up, but how a community manages the process will have a significant impact on local residents and the natural environment. The easiest way for a community to deal with clean-up is to have a management plan in place beforehand. This helps emergency managers and city oďŹƒcials iden fy op ons for
collec ng, recycling, and disposing of debris quickly and eďŹƒciently. Many communies don’t have a plan in place a er a disaster and are forced to figure out the clean-up as they are in the midst of it. It is natural for people to want to get debris out of the way quickly, but a li le bit of reflec on and planning can minimize the damage and expense. In this sec on, we outline: a typical cleanup, a case study of a debris management plan, the benefits and op ons of recycling or reusing debris material, and the benefits that a successful clean-up has on the community.
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Post Disaster Clean up
STORY TO FILL Cleaning up debris following a disaster is a daunting task. Communities need to remove the destruction before other steps towards recovery. The amount of debris varies in events, but even a small disaster generates tons ofe. There are so many things to take into account when cleaning up, but how a community manages the process will have a significant impact on local residents and the natural environment.
Cleaning up debris following a disaster is a daunting task. Communities need to remove the destruction before other steps towards
recovery. The amount of debris varies in events, but even a small disaster generates tons of waste. There are so many things to take into account when cleaning up, but how a community manages the process will have a
Cleaning up debris following a disaster is a daunting task. Communities need to remove the destruction before other steps towards recovery. The amount of debris varies in events, but even a small disaster generates tons of waste. There are so many things to nd. This helps emergen
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Safety Tips for Returning Home
Post Disaster Clean up
1 Gas Leaks
4 Watch Your Step
7 Stay Healthy
Make sure there are no gas leaks in the area. Do not smoke or use any open flames unless you have been informed by authori es that gas has been turned o and the area has had me to be aired out. Gas powered generators, stoves, and lanterns should be used outside only un l it has been declared to do so otherwise.
Be aware of your surroundings and watch where you step. The ground may be li ered with broken glass, nails, broken wood, and downed power lines.
Do not li anything over fi y pounds on your own and use proper li ing techniques to decrease the possibility of injury. Drink plenty of fluids and allow for frequent rest periods.
5 Protection
8 Watch for Animals
Wear proper protec on when cleaning up, including heavy pants and long sleeves or coveralls, durable work boots with intact soles and steel toes if possible. Use heavy work gloves and impact resistant safety glasses. Opera ng certain power tools may require addi onal safety measures.
Disasters run both wild and domes cated animals out of their homes and force them to seek shelter in structures that are s ll standing. Report dead animals to the authori es for proper removal.
2 Structural Damage If your home is s ll standing, check the exterior for structural damage before entering. Look for cracks in the walls and founda on as evidence of shi ing. As entering, look for cracks in walls and sagging beams in the ceiling and floor. Walk carefully.
3 Electricity Turn o the main supply of electricity to the home. If it has rained in the me a er you were forced to evacuate, or if there was a flood, water damaged appliances can shock you, even if they are unplugged. Do not use appliances that have been exposed to water.
6 Stay Informed If possible, keep a ba ery operated radio on hand to stay informed of the situa on. This will provide you with informa on on dangerous situa ons or areas as they are occurring and provide important updates.
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Reclaim, Reuse, Recycle
5 Reasons to Salvage Materials 1 Reduce Waste Salvaging prevents the unnecessary waste and transport of usable materials to the landfill. Salvaging creates a local source of building supplies and reduces demand for new materials.
2 Generate Revenue Many types of salvaged materials and products can be sold for scrap or resale or perhaps reused by the owner at a later date. This reduces the expense and environmental footprint of buying new products.
3 Temporary Employment According to the Na onal Associa on of Home Builders Research Center, deconstruc on and salvaging prac ces can be incorporated into the recovery process and u lized as a means to generate temporary employment opportuni es.1 Depending on the amount of destruc on from a disaster, material salvaging and deconstruc on may take several months and require many laborers.
4 Marke ng and Incen ves Building from salvaged materials can help owners, designers and construcon professionals market their new building with the idea of reclaima on and sustainability in mind. Deconstruc on and salvaging can be used to create a story about a new building’s environmentally concious elements that piques poten al tenants’ or customers’ interest.2
5 Perserving the Past The architectural value of old mber beams, weathered bricks, and other materials from destroyed historical buildings are not lost. While the original building may not be replaced, residents may find comfort in reusing the remnants of a historic building towards the crea on of a new public
Deconstruc on Another op on to consider in salvaging material is deconstruc on. Deconstruc on refers to the process of carefully dismantling buildings to salvage components and materials for reuse or recycling, most of which would otherwise end up in a landfill. Some structures may remain standing a er a disaster, but are slated for demoli on due to extensive damage. As a result, the danger of collapse may require a more stringent approach to salvaging materials than from a pile of debris. However, deconstruc on may yield more valuable and usable materials and provide members of the community with temporary employment. Deconstruc on efforts will most likely require a cost benefit study and
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should be conducted by a professional contractor, architect, structural engineer, or a specialized non-profit group. A strategy for a more effec ve deconstruc on may involve planning the reuse of the building’s materials before the deconstruc on process. For example, the remains of a greenhouse structure may be comprised of components and metals that have li le value for reuse in a different building type. A be er solu on than demoli on would be to reconstruct a new greenhouse out of the materials from the old greenhouse.
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Construc on Salvage and Recycling Toolkit, Metro. 2007, page 2.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers quality assurance inspector Joseph Aguirre (le ) consults with contractor Brandon Jewe July 2, 2011 before Jewe ’s crew begins clearing debris from a home in Joplin, Mo.
Planning Ahead
Residen al Cleanup Every community will have a slightly different process for dealing with debris removal. It is important to remain a en ve to the informa on and instruc ons being put forth by city and emergency management officials. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to sort and organize debris into specific piles along the public right-of-way for recycling and removal. Homeowners should take some me to decide which materials located on their property that they wish to save. These items to be reused or resold should be in a dis nct area away from the street, or removed from the property altogether and stored elsewhere if so directed by city officials before contractors arrive. Residents
may be required to sign right of entry documents that grant access onto private property. Certain documents may allow volunteers to help cleanup and salvage debris on the property. Others would allow private contractors to conduct debris removal from the property with machinery. Occasionally, these forms can cause confusion. While it is important to thoroughly read through any document before signing, documents such as the Right of Entry forms do not allow government seizure of property and are in place to protect the rights of ci zens and to prevent liability from the property owner, debris removal volunteers, and emergency management officials.
Uncertainty of ownership and the rapid pace in which debris removal opera ons are undertaken displaces thousands of tons of reusable materials in to the landfill. The most successful way to operate a sustainable recovery is to plan it before it happens. Enac ng ordinances to eliminate debris ownership limita ons during the final stages of the clean up process may encourage material salvaging throughout the city. Establishing a comprehensive plan for dealing with disaster debris is a cri cal step towards disaster preparedness. Refer to the sec on tled “Planning for the Future” for more detail in establishing a plan for your city.
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PlasƟc Containers
Scrap Metal
Plywood Sheets
Wooden Door Porcelain
2 Wood 1 Brick Bricks are small and easy to salvage by hand. They tend to survive natural disasters intact, and are a very common building material with a high potenƟal for reuse.
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Most wood can be collected and recycled into wood chips or shavings. These can be used for landscaping, or for the producƟon of plywood and oriented strand board (OSB). Felled trees can also be milled into new lumber. However, the most valuable wood is typically found in salvageable Ɵmber beams, joists, trusses, Ňooring, siding, cabinetry, and doors.
3 Concrete Concrete can be collected from old sidewalks, curbs, roads, foundaƟons, and concrete masonry units (CMU’s) used in wall construcƟon. This concrete can be crushed and reused in the producƟon of new concrete for rebuilding eīorts.
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Timber Beams
Concrete Blocks
Clay Bricks
DeconstrucƟon Opportunity
6 Other 4 Metals Most metals can be collected and sold as scrap. This will be recycled into the producƟon of new metals, no maƩer the condiƟon. Copper tubing, oŌen found in plumbing, is especially valuable and should be diverted from landĮlls as much as possible.
5 Furniture Intact furniture such as chairs, tables, stools, and shelves, can be collected, refurbished, and reused in new homes, or donated to a thriŌ store.
Porcelain, asphalt shingles, and glass are likely to be the most diĸcult and impracƟcal materials to salvage for reuse, but they can easily be diverted from the landĮll and collected for recycling.
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Construc on From Destruc on Below is a list of buildings in Greensburg, Kansas that incorporate salvaged and reclaimed builind materials. The community was destroyed by a tornado on May 4, 2007. GREENSBURG CITY HALL Top le Brick from the destroyed municipal power plant was collected and reused in the exterior walls, interior walls, and in the landscaping surrounding the newly constructed City Hall building. 5.4.7 ARTS CENTER Top right Salvaged wood was reclaimed from the deconstructed Sunflower Ammuni on warehouses near DeSoto, Kansas and used to clad the exterior of the building, as well as provide accents for the interior. KIOWA COUNTY SCHOOLS Bo om le 3,600 board feet of cypress salvaged from trees destroyed during Hurricane Katrina as well as 92,000 linear feet of addi onal wood sourced from various Midwestern barns and other loca ons were used to clad the building’s exterior and interior walls. KIOWA COUNTY COMMONS Bo om right Elements of the old soda fountain from Hunter Drugs were salvaged, refurbished, and placed in the new Commons building lobby. It once again serves tradi onal ice cream soda drinks to the local community.
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ON MAY 22, 2011 JOPLIN, MISSOURI WAS DEVASTATED BY AN EF-5 TORNADO
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3 Million
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CUBIC YARDS OF DEBRIS
TRUCK LOADS
8,000
68 DAYS
DESTROYED HOMES AND BUSINESSES
OF DEBRIS REMOVAL
IN ORDER TO APPRECIATE THE SCALE OF SUCH AN ENDEAVOR ...
1 cubic yard
25 cubic yards
100 cubic yards
2,500 cubic yards
10,000 cubic yards
250,000 cubic yards
1 MIL cubic yards
3 MIL cubic yards
MAN POWER
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Volunteers from the Army Corps of Engineers
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National Guard Personnel
180
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers
75
Marines from the Ft.Leonard Wood Army Base
300 +
AmeriCorps volunteers
162,426 Total registered civilian volunteers
10%
IF WE COULD SALVAGE JUST
OF THE DEBRIS FROM JOPILN
WE ARE LEFT WITH...
Wood Masonry CONSISTING OF...
Concrete Metals
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Other
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cubic yards of material ASSUMING THE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BUILD A 2,480 SQ FT HOUSE...
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cubic yards of wood for flooring, trim,etc
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cubic yards of concrete masonry and crushed concrete
cubic yards of brick
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In a state of an emergency what happens to land ownership and debris? A natural disaster can drama cally change the landscape. Iden fying proper es may be difficult when debris piles are all that is le . In addi on, strong winds may throw debris everywhere, making the issue of ownership even more complex.
Is there a Lost-and-Found service a er a disaster? Each community will organize lost-and found services differently, ranging from a public board where residents can post informa on to u lizing internet-based services. Social networking websites can be a great tool to connect with fellow community members a er a trauma c experience. These tools can make the efforts of finding lost items much easier and do not take much effort to organize.
You s ll own your property and the debris that was your home. However, in states of emergency, FEMA may declare certain proper es/structures unsafe and a empt to restrict residents from occupying them.
Will I be able to collect personal items from my home immediately a er a disaster? Safety is a top priority immediately a er a disaster. If the scale of the disaster is large, the na onal guard may be on site within hours to prevent people from occupying the area of destruc on. However, once a preliminary disaster assessment has been conducted and no hazards are present, residents may return to their property and begin the process of sor ng and collec ng personal items.
Who will help me clean up? The scale of destruc on will influence the way in which FEMA responds to a disaster. In the case of the Greensburg tornado, the massive scale of destruc on prompted FEMA to provide debris removal as a free service to residents. When given that opportunity, most residents allowed FEMA to remove the debris from their property. Wai ng to remove the debris privately would have made the possibility of salvaging much easier, but the overwhelming nature of losing a home carries addi onal burdens to the property owner.
What can I do to help salvage materials? Community salvage efforts may be easy to ini ate if the right mindset is present. Collec ng materials such as bricks and wood is an important element of sustainable recovery and will preserve some meaningful ar facts for the future. If you are up to the task of salvaging materials from your own property - or ge ng help to do so - in the long run you will find you are glad to have gone through this effort. Having memories from your home may offer a sense of con nuity and may help in your recovery.
Who do I contact to ini ate the deconstruc on process for damaged structures? Sustainable deconstruc on and salvaging efforts may be contracted to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organiza on or a for-profit deconstruc on contractor. Working with a nonprofit contractor allows the value of the salvaged materials to be considered as a charitable dona on by the building owner and may provide a substan al tax benefit. General contractors and architects are qualified professionals capable of conduc ng an ini al cost evalua on and overseeing the deconstruc on process.
Recycled nails, door knobs, and reclaimed lumber sit at a recycling plant in Eugene, Oregon. Photographs by Orbiter7 C.C. flickr
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RESOURCES DOCUMENT/ORGANIZATION
EPA GUIDE TO DISASTER DEBRIS
publisher/author website link descrip on publica on date
EPA (Environmental Protec on Agency) h p://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/imr/cdm/ debris.htm Informa on provided by the EPA to create and ins tute a disaster debris removal and recycling plan including reports from previous disasters and exemplary plans already in place from around the US. updated 2013
DEBRIS MANAGEMENT GUIDE FEMA - 325 h p://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/ demagde.pdf Outlines FEMA’s debris removal organiza onal structure and strategies for assembling an effec ve response for the en re debris management cycle. published July 2007
DEALING WITH DEBRIS AND DAMAGED BUILDINGS EPA (Environmental Protec on Agency) h p://www.epa.gov/naturalevents/returnhomeadvisory. htm This EPA website page offers a quick guide to avoiding hazards a er a natural disaster and provides useful links to other resources. updated 2013
BUILDING MATERIALS REUSE ASSOCIATION h p://www.bmra.org/lis ngs/browse-by-state The Building Materials Reuse Associa on is an educa onal and research oriented 501(C)(3) non-profit. Their online directory contains a lis ng of businesses and contractors in the reuse and deconstruc on industry. The directory is organized by keyword, zip code, city, and state. created 2010
DECONSTRUCTION AND SALVAGE MATERIALS AIA (American Ins tute of Architects) h p://wiki.aia.org/Wiki%20Pages/Deconstrucon%20and%20Salvage%20Materials.aspx This AIA website page offers a quick guide on the techniques of deconstruc on and emerging trends. The website also provides a few links to other resources. updated 2009
ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DISASTER WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN County of Alameda h p://www.acgov.org/gsa/purchasing/exhibitR-ACPW_ EarthquakeDebrisMgmtPlan.pdf An example of a comprehensive disaster debris management and removal plan. published March 2010
PLANETREUSE h p://www.planetreuse.com h p://www.planetreuse.com/consul ng/index.html This environmental 501(C)(3) non-profit that provides informa on on material salvaging, recycling, and deconstruc on. This resource also provides a huge marketplace for reclaimed building materials and products. created 2008
WASTE TO WEALTH: DECONSTRUCTION: SALVAGING YESTERDAY’S BUILDINGS FOR TOMORROW’S SUSTAINABLE COMMUNI TIES Ins tute for Local Self-Reliance h p://www.ilsr.org/ini a ves/deconstrucon-waste-to-wealth/ An online database containing helpful ar cles, resources, and technical assistance rela ng to the prac ce of deconstruc on and the reuse and recycling of construc on and demoli on waste. founded 1974
GO GUIDE TO DECONSTRUCTION AND REUSE Delta Ins tute h p://delta-ins tute.org/sites/default/files/ GO-GuideToDeconstruc onAndReuse.pdf This guide provides a snapshot of the economic opportuni es offered by the evolving deconstruc on and material reuse industry, along with informa on, recommenda ons and resources that will help various stakeholders maximize their efforts. published March 2011
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A GUIDE TO DECONSTRUCTION NAHB Research Center, Inc. h p://www.huduser.org/Publica ons/PDF/ decon.pdf Provides an overview of the deconstruc on process, its benefits, case studies, and how it affects community revitaliza on. published February 2000
LOCAL RESOURCE SEARCH TIPS State Emergency Management Agencies State Department of Ecology Non Profit Deconstruc on Organiza ons Recycling Centers City Hall or local government website
CONSTRUCTION SALVAGE AND RE CYCLING TOOLKIT: 2012 13 GUIDE Metro. Portland, Oregon h p://library.oregonmetro.gov/files//2012_13_ construc on_salvage_recycling_toolkit.pdf Provides a simple strategy guide and access to over 100 recycled material suppliers and contractors for the Portland metropolitan area. published July 2012
DEBRIS MONITORING GUIDE FEMA - 327 h p://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/ pa/fema_327_debris_monitoring.pdf Provides informa on on public assistance eligibilty for grant reimbursements from FEMA as well as debris monitoring procedures. published October 2010
YouTube videos for local debris removal instruc ons
PHOTO CREDITS Greenbuild magazine, cover Larry Schwarm, 8,9,14,15,17: T Greensburg GreenTown, 17:B Jon Person, 10,11 Orbiter7 C.C. flickr, 23: T,M,B Kansas City District USCAE C.C. flickr, 13,18,19 John Daves, KCD USCAE C.C. flickr, 12 T (Top) M (Middle) B (Bo om)
STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES FEMA h p://www.fema.gov/regional-opera ons/ state-offices-and-agencies-emergency-management This FEMA website page offers a list of every state’s individual emergency management agency. updated 2012
THE CLEANUP PROCESS: JOPLIN TORNADO DEBRIS REMOVAL 6 13 11 KODE-TV Joplin Missouri h p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K_GZw2mGng This YouTube video provided the residents of Joplin Missouri with informa on related to the Right-of-Entry form neccessary to allow debris removal from their property. published 2011
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