Improving Disaster Debris Removal: Better Oversight, Faster Recovery, Less Waste.
This law aims to streamline and accelerate post-disaster debris removal by enhancing contract oversight and coordination. It establishes an expert advisory group to help FEMA create clear new guidelines, shifting primary monitoring responsibility to state and local governments. The goal is quicker community recovery and more efficient use of taxpayer funds.
Key points
Creation of an expert advisory group (including contractors and local officials) to improve collaboration in post-disaster debris removal.
State and local governments take the primary role in overseeing debris removal contractors to increase efficiency and cost control.
FEMA must develop new tools, checklists, and training to assist local officials in monitoring work and preventing fraud.
Mandate for a study to identify fraud, waste, and abuse in debris removal programs and recommend corrective actions.
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