Disaster Debris Cleanup and Management Workshops

Upcoming Webinars

Our Disaster Debris Management Workshops and Webinars, held annually since 2006, provide essential training for individuals and organizations responsible for debris management following disasters.

Assessing Damage and Estimating Debris Quantities

Thursday, June 18
9:00 - 11:00 AM

Topics will include:

Maintaining preparedness
Changes in federal guidance
Estimating debris quantities and costs
Using GIS and AI in disaster debris management

Successfully Navigating the Public Assistance Program

Wednesday, August 19
9:00 - 11:00 AM

Topics will include:

Force account tracking
Navigating the public assistance program
Acquiring public assistance
Procurement compliance
Best practices for efficient and compliant cost recovery

Previous Workshops

Since 2006, our Disaster Debris Management Workshops have offered comprehensive education and resources to support effective post-disaster debris management. Explore the materials and presentations from our past workshops below

Debris Management in Response to Flooding

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.

Debris Management in Response to Flooding - Presentation

Debris Management in Response to Flooding - Recording

Disaster Debris Management Workshop

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.

Disaster Debris Management - Presentation

Disaster Debris Management - Recording