Keith Forrester is the manager of the Harrison County Office for R W Beck. He is assisted by supervisor, Chad Wade and field monitor, Glayds Parker at the Beck office. Beck Disaster Recovery Services has the experienced staffing necessary to help communities pick up the pieces.
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A poignant sign sits atop a pile of construction debris.
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Debris removal is a major component of every disaster recovery operation. Much of the debris generated from natural disasters is not hazardous. Soil, building material, and green waste, such as trees and shrubs, make up most of the volume of disaster debris. Most of this waste can be recycled into useful commodities. Monitors survey the operation at the loading sites and issue tickets which are presented by the hauler at the dumpsite.
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Natural disasters strike with varying degrees of severity and pose both short-and long-term challenges to public service providers. The most severe natural disasters generate debris in quantities that can overwhelm existing solid waste management facilities or force communities to use disposal options that otherwise would not be acceptable.
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Danny Simpson, project supervisor for Beck's Waveland office is assessing properties for the Right-of-Entry (ROE) program. Disaster-related debris from private property brought to the curbside for public pickup is usually covered in the initial cleanup process. However, in order to clear private property, an assessment process must be initiated. A typical ROE form can be accessed at this government website.
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DRC, Inc. managed the clearing of debris along Interstate 10 east of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The crew is working on the north side of I-10, just west of the Pearl River Bridge.
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Storm debris clogged the shallow drainage system in the City of Waveland. The standing water was a threat to public health. Consequently, the ditches are being cleared and reformed.
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The 30 foot storm surge in the Mississippi Sound inundated the Henderson Point community, destroying almost every structure. Private property is cleared under a "Right-of Entry" program.
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George Jones, field supervisor, surveys the debris clearing process for Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc.
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A contractor begins the process of removing damaged trees from the lot after a Right-of-Entry permit is granted to the homeowner.
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Standing water in Waveland is a public safety problem. After the debris was removed from the public right-of-way, the ditches are being cleared.
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The first priority after a storm is opening the roads for search and rescue, reconnaissance, and other emergency responder teams.
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Contractors systematically swept the entire island to collect source-separated debris placed curbside by residents.
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Disaster-related debris from private property brought to the curbside for public pickup.
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Debris removal is a major component of every disaster recovery operation. Much of the debris generated from natural disasters is not hazardous. Soil, building material, and green waste, such as trees and shrubs, make up most of the volume of disaster debris. Most of this waste can be recycled into useful commodities.
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Woody waste is chipped or shredded at this dump site. Grinding waste reduces the space taken up in landfills.
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