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Recovery Resources: Safe Clean-Up Tips

Debris Removal Guidelines by FEMA
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An illustration showing Debris Removal Guidelines for garbage, construction, vegetative materials, hazmat, appliances and electronics.Handling Ash, Debris and other Hazardous Materials from Burned Structures (PDF) (opens new window)
Information on handling hazardous materials from burned structures from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control at www.dtsc.ca.gov

Vehicle Removal and Salvage (opens new window)
This information from www.osha.gov describes key engineering controls and work practices recommended by the U.S. Department of Labor for vehicle removal and salvage after a disaster.

Repairing Your Flooded Home by the Red Cross (PDF) (opens new window)
This guide provides information on protecting yourself and your family from health hazards that follow a flood and includes tips on how to restore utilities, proper clean up, and financial assistance resources.

Removal of Floodwaters from Structures and Initial Entry into Previously Flooded Areas (opens new window)
This information from www.osha.gov describes key engineering controls and work practices recommended by the U.S. Department of Labor for removal of floodwaters conducted by response and recovery workers.

What to Do After the Flood (PDF) (opens new window)
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pamphlet on what do about water wells after a flood. This information is a supplement to state and local health agency precautions.