Hurricane Response Guide for Environmental Public Health Professionals
6. Conduct an environmental review of the site: Perform a baseline assessment using a comprehensive checklist, including ground or aerial video/ photographs, soil and water samples, and monitoring for volatile organic compounds. Establish groundwater monitoring wells and take progressive samples and updates throughout the site’s operation. Develop an environmental monitoring plan and have landowners sign liability waivers for private property use. Note any nearby surface water that might receive runoff from the site. 7. Develop a site development and operation plan: Create a plan for daily and long-term operations, including load inspection, contingency procedures for hazardous waste, material segregation, and processing techniques based on collected materials. 8. Establish inspection and site management guidelines: Designate a disaster debris manager and set up inspection stands at the site, depending on the basis for payment. Develop a tracking system for weight tickets if used as verification for payment. 9. Create a site restoration plan: Identify the processing and removal of materials from the site. Develop an environmental monitoring plan, including baseline monitoring and contamination testing. Restore the site to its original condition upon project completion.
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