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75 Synopsis of Issue A major component of managing debris is the monitoring of debris. Monitoring ensures oversight of health and safety concerns in the field, eligibility (i.e., general compliance with debris removal policies)
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76 A Debris Management Handbook for State and Local DOTs and Departments of Public Works reimbursement, if that option is available. Most importantly, debris operations that are sufficiently staffed with trained monitors generally have fewer issues with questionable debris operations.
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Monitoring 77 of debris load locations is important because some eligibility restrictions are based on the location where the debris is originally collected. It is important to separate debris collection efforts from public property and private property, as some programs do not reimburse for any debris from private property deposited in the public right-of-way, and FEMA generally does not reimburse contractors for removing debris on private property.
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78 A Debris Management Handbook for State and Local DOTs and Departments of Public Works Figure 10.3. Wooden structure inspection tower.
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Monitoring 79 Accurate documentation of debris removal and disposal operations and eligible associated costs is the outcome of a good debris monitoring program. This documentation serves as the basis for the grant applications that authorize reimbursements from federal agencies, if such reimbursement is being sought by the organization.
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80 A Debris Management Handbook for State and Local DOTs and Departments of Public Works disasters. The following key features can help the applicant choose which option is more beneficial to them: 1.
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Monitoring 81 the provisions of the debris management plan. Tower monitors observe and record debris types and volumes as they enter debris management or disposal sites.
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82 A Debris Management Handbook for State and Local DOTs and Departments of Public Works • Truck identification number assigned by the owner; • Short physical description of the truck; and • A number painted on each truck of a size easily read by debris monitors. This can be the same as the truck identification assigned by the owner; however, it must be painted on the truck.
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Monitoring 83 Summary of Duties (FEMA 325)
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84 A Debris Management Handbook for State and Local DOTs and Departments of Public Works Field Monitors/Roving Monitors: Monitor collecon acvies within debris zones: Ensure that only eligible debris is being picked up. Ensure that debris from private property has been moved to the curbside by the property owner and not a removal contractor.
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