Debris removal and red tape

[CO. Hoosier]

In case you wanna know why debris removal is not as fast as you think it should be.

Red Tape

https://www.shelbyal.com/DocumentCenter/View/87/FEMA-Debris-Removal-Applicants-Contracting-Checklist?bidId=

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R44941

There are pre-proved contractors who follow storms. That might be okay for smalller incidents, but in these extra-ordinary times this red tape is a problem.

When Biden says he is doing everything possible, one more thing would be to waive some of these requirements. I have not seen that he has issued any waivers. Local governments should be able to use and pay for any one who has a front end loader and a dump truck.

Biden through a few executive orders has imposed a number of DEI requirements on federal agencies, and federal contractors. I don’t know if those requirements will affect federal reimbursements to local contracted debris removal services. That could be another problem.

 

[TheOriginalHappyGoat]

Local governments should be able to use and pay for any one who has a front end loader and a dump truck.

I don’t know if those requirements will affect federal reimbursements to local contracted debris removal services.

So, in other words, your thread starter is premature and a waste of time.

 

[CO. Hoosier]

So, in other words, your thread starter is premature and a waste of time.

No. I was being charitable towards the government. FEMA prioritized equity over relief in a number of ways

What I don’t know is whether the DEI EO’s apply to FEMA reimbursements. The other items definitely apply and I think some of those can be waived in these exigent circumstances.

 

[Stuffshot]

In case you wanna know why debris removal is not as fast as you think it should be.

Red Tape

https://www.shelbyal.com/DocumentCenter/View/87/FEMA-Debris-Removal-Applicants-Contracting-Checklist?bidId=

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R44941

There are pre-proved contractors who follow storms. That might be okay for smalller incidents, but in these extra-ordinary times this red tape is a problem.

When Biden says he is doing everything possible, one more thing would be to waive some of these requirements. I have not seen that he has issued any waivers. Local governments should be able to use and pay for any one who has a front end loader and a dump truck.

Biden through a few executive orders has imposed a number of DEI requirements on federal agencies, and federal contractors. I don’t know if those requirements will affect federal reimbursements to local contracted debris removal services. That could be another problem.

You did not mention something important:

Florida Hurricane Debris Cleanup Information | Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)Debris constituting an immediate threat to public health and safety and removed by the responsible local entity may be eligible for funding under the FEMA Public Assistance program.For more information, visit the FEMA website.U.S. Army Corps of...

floridadep.gov

Florida has its own rules that also must be complied with. Biden can't change state law.

Florida is roughly 1/2 the population of Great Britain, so it's too big to be ignored.

Pssst. It's not just Biden or Desantis.

 

[TheOriginalHappyGoat]

No. I was being charitable towards the government. FEMA prioritized equity over relief in a number of ways

What I don’t know is whether the DEI EO’s apply to FEMA reimbursements. The other items definitely apply and I think some of those can be waived in these exigent circumstances.

You've already demonstrated your understanding of what FEMA did leaves something to be desired, so forgive me for waiting for facts instead of just accepting your assumptions on the matter.

 

[CO. Hoosier]

You've already demonstrated your understanding of what FEME did leaves something to be desired, so forgive me for waiting for facts instead of just accepting your assumptions on the matter.

you don’t understand the funding point any better than you understand the debris removal contracting requirements.

 

[UncleMark]

you don’t understand the funding point any better than you understand the debris removal contracting requirements.

What are the implications for HVAC?

 

[CO. Hoosier]

You did not mention something important:

Florida Hurricane Debris Cleanup Information | Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)Debris constituting an immediate threat to public health and safety and removed by the responsible local entity may be eligible for funding under the FEMA Public Assistance program.For more information, visit the FEMA website.U.S. Army Corps of...

floridadep.gov

Florida has its own rules that also must be complied with. Biden can't change state law.

Florida is roughly 1/2 the population of Great Britain, so it's too big to be ignored.

Pssst. It's not just Biden or Desantis.

Gotta love FEMA’s three most important goals in building a nation resilient to disasters. Goal #1 is a gem.

2022–2026 FEMA Strategic Plan

The 2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan outlines a bold vision and three ambitious goals designed to address key challenges the agency faces during a pivotal moment in the field of emergency management.

www.fema.gov

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

We need FEMA to remove some of the political hay littering the board about these storms.

Of course, jokes are supposedly evil...but, I'm just an old fart.

 

[Mas-sa-suta]

In case you wanna know why debris removal is not as fast as you think it should be.

Red Tape

https://www.shelbyal.com/DocumentCenter/View/87/FEMA-Debris-Removal-Applicants-Contracting-Checklist?bidId=

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R44941

There are pre-proved contractors who follow storms. That might be okay for smalller incidents, but in these extra-ordinary times this red tape is a problem.

When Biden says he is doing everything possible, one more thing would be to waive some of these requirements. I have not seen that he has issued any waivers. Local governments should be able to use and pay for any one who has a front end loader and a dump truck.

Biden through a few executive orders has imposed a number of DEI requirements on federal agencies, and federal contractors. I don’t know if those requirements will affect federal reimbursements to local contracted debris removal services. That could be another problem.

Keep in mind that the 'contractors' with arrangements with the Fed, make tens of $millions out of extremely lucrative deals, and the donations to the pols would be negatively affected if someone other than them actually stepped up to help the victims of these disastrous storms.

Nothing personal.

It's just business.

 

[CO. Hoosier]

Keep in mind that the 'contractors' with arrangements with the Fed, make tens of $millions out of extremely lucrative deals, and the donations to the pols would be negatively affected if someone other than them actually stepped up to help the victims of these disastrous storms.

Nothing personal.

It's just business.

Generally speaking, federal regulations and red tape favor big operators.