ID
7-508-1233
Name
Debris Assessment Team
Status
Published
Version
1.6
Updated
5/28/2021 2:45:45 PM
Original Release
03/16/2021
Last Major Release
 
Description
The Debris Assessment Team conducts an assessment of the amount and types of debris in a given geographic area in the aftermath of an incident.
Resource Category
Public Works
Primary Core Capability
Infrastructure Systems
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Team
Overall Function
The Debris Assessment Team: 1. Assesses the amount and types of debris resulting from an incident 2. Calculates the estimated amount of debris to be hauled and disposed of 3. Implements relevant sections of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) debris management plan
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. Discuss logistics for deploying this team, such as working conditions, area of responsibility, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation and meals, prior to deployment. 2. Requestor orders administrative support staff to supplement this team as necessary.
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Components
Component Notes  
Minimum Personnel Per TeamNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 13
Management And Oversight Personnel Per TeamNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 11 – National Incident Management System (NIMS) Type 1 Debris Operations Manager
SUPPORT PERSONNEL PER TEAM1. Team should be familiar with procedures for managing special considerations, such as environmental compliance, historic preservation, valuables/personal property, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), animal carcasses, human remains and protecting crime scene evidence. 2. Administrative support staff supplement this team as necessary.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 11 – NIMS Type 1 Debris Planning Manager 1 – NIMS Type 1 Debris Technical Specialist
General Equipment Per TeamMeasuring devices include tape measures (25' to 100') and measuring wheels.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 11. GPS 2. Laptop computer 3. Digital camera 4. Measuring device 5. Other equipment and supplies as necessary based on ordering specifications
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Equipment Per Team MemberThe following regulation addresses PPE: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.132: Personal Protective Equipment.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1PPE is mission specific and may include: 1. Hard hat 2. Safety-toe boots 3. Reflective vest 4. Eye and ear protection 5. Respirator 6. Gloves 7. Masks 8. Basic first aid kit 9. Flashlight
Communications Equipment Per TeamNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Appropriate team communications, such as two-way radios, cell phones or satellite phones
875
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Debris Monitoring Team
FEMA, NIMS 509: Debris Operations Manager
FEMA, NIMS 509: Debris Planning Manager
FEMA, NIMS 509: Debris Technical Specialist
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019
FEMA, Public Assistance Debris Management Guide, latest edition adopted
FEMA, Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide, latest edition adopted
FEMA, Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG), latest edition adopted
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Emergency Relief Manual, latest edition adopted
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.132: Personal Protective Equipment, latest edition adopted
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.6 5/28/2021 2:45:45 PM PDF
1.5 3/16/2021 8:46:35 AM PDF
1.4 11/15/2019 5:18:46 PM PDF
1.3 9/28/2018 5:08:38 PM PDF
1.2 6/19/2018 11:45:38 AM PDF
1.1 6/19/2018 10:23:16 AM PDF
1.0 6/18/2018 11:40:20 PM PDF