Disaster Debris Removal After Hurricane Katrina: Status and Associated Issues

Luther, Linda

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Hurricanes;    Emergency management;    Disaster relief;   

RP-ID  :  RL33477
RP-ID  :  RL33477_2006Jul03

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses issues associated with debris removal operations after a disaster on the scale of Katrina. In particular, it discusses why debris removal was an ongoing concern months after the hurricane, as well as factors that make debris removal such a costly, complex operation.