Beginning July 21, a new program will address removing Typhoon Mawar debris from local public schools ahead of the coming school year. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Debris Removal Program is a collaboration between USACE, FEMA and the office of Governor Guerrero.
When it comes to bringing a sense of normalcy back to the lives of children affected by disaster, returning to school provides routine, friends and a community of peers who have experienced many of the same challenges. That’s why this program is so important to the recovery of a community.
With classes starting Aug 9, the debris program is arriving just in time.
The first step of this program begins on the ground with the public schools themselves. Schools will sort their eligible storm related debris by type (vegetative debris, large appliances, construction debris, metal) and bring it to the right of way within ten feet of the curb. USACE teams will then go school-by-school, making one pass per school, and load debris onto trucks to be hauled away.
This program is for storm related public school debris only. Regular household trash, debris from local businesses, asbestos contaminated debris, pressure treated wood and electronic waste are not eligible and will not be picked up.
What about Debris for Private Property?
USACE will soon start going street by street to remove eligible typhoon Mawar debris from private property as well. More information will be available in the coming days, including what debris is eligible/ineligible, and how to properly sort debris to make sure you can fully take advantage of the program.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.