Disaster Debris Cleanup and Management Workshops

At H-GAC's 2026 Disaster Debris Management Webinar, held on August 19th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, speakers covered key aspects of FEMA Public Assistance and disaster cost recovery, including force account tracking, navigating and acquiring Public Assistance, maintaining procurement compliance, and applying best practices for efficient, accurate, and compliant cost recovery. Attendees gained practical insights to help streamline reimbursement processes, reduce compliance risks, and maximize eligible funding.

At H-GAC’s 2026 Disaster Debris Management Webinar, held on June 18 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, participants discussed damage assessments and the need to act quickly. The event covered topics including maintaining preparedness, changes in federal guidance, estimating debris quantities and costs, and using GIS in disaster debris management.

At H-GAC’s 2025 Disaster Debris Management Webinar, held on July 24 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, participants discussed disaster debris management in response to recent flooding. The event covered topics including flood debris considerations (riverine vs. coastal), damage assessment, types of flood debris, waterway debris removal programs, environmental impacts, and methods for estimating substantial damage.

At H-GAC’s 2025 Disaster Debris Management Workshop, held on July 7 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, attendees explored lessons learned from recent disasters, changes in federal rules, and key procedures for private property debris removal. The workshop also highlighted the role of technology and AI—such as drones, ADMS, asset tracking, and 360 cameras—in debris management operations, and provided foundational guidance on road clearance priorities, safety considerations, and documentation requirements.