RESPONSE

Debris removal & disposal
Crowder offers its services to its clients to provide for any debris management needs they may have after a disaster. This may range from emergency road clearance to removal of debris from public property. We offer a “cradle to grave” response to disaster debris, managing it from pick up to final disposal. In the case of hazardous waste, Crowder Disaster Recovery has the resources necessary to handle it safely and according to regulations.

Debris Removal issues may include:

  • Public Right of Way
  • Private Property
  • Vehicle/Vessel Recovery
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Leaners and Hangers
  • Hazardous Stumps
  • White Goods

Rapid Response & Mobilization
Crowder Disaster Recovery recognizes that quick and efficient debris management ensures the safety and health of a community. Crowder responds promptly to calls for mobilization.

During a debris management project, Crowder operates in such a way as to not interfere with local response and recovery actions of state and local governments, or of public utilities. Our utmost concern is for the safety of not only our own personnel, but furthermore for the safety of the local citizens of a disaster area.

At the main Tallahassee office, our shop and team of expert mechanics maintain both our fleet of motor vehicles and equipment in superior condition. Crowder routinely purchases new equipment in order to maintain the high-caliber of our fleet and to receive benefit of technological advances.

Emergency Road Clearance
A major part of our mobilization for debris removal is the “PUSH”. Following a disaster, our top priority is to clear primary and secondary routes of transportation and roads leading to healthcare facilities. When instructed by the client, this work is performed in the first 24 hours.

The “PUSH” is our first action after an event and it provides immediate access into devastated areas and allows for the passage of emergency and law enforcement vehicles.

Temporary Debris Storage & Reduction Site (TDSRS) Construction & Management
Crowder has extensive experience in setting up, managing, dismantling, and remediating Temporary Debris Staging and Reduction Sites (TDSRS). Crowder operates any TDSR site under its responsibility to accomplish thorough sorting of debris (into categories such as vegetative, C&D, white goods, hazardous waste). At Crowder TDSR sites, the company achieves proper reduction of eligible debris through grinding or air curtain incineration. We cooperate with all laws and regulations on debris reduction and will work with our client to complete the project satisfactorily for all involved. Through our connections in the field we may be able to find a market for wood chips or white goods thereby saving our client money.

Hazardous tree & stump removal

Grinding/Chipping
Grinding and opening burning are the fastest ways to reduce debris. Primarily using tub grinders, eligible debris would be reduced and sorted into piles. All operators of the grinders receive proper safety and operational instructions. Piles of mulch or wood chippings are closely monitored to reduce the threat of combustion. Because of this threat, such piles have to be eliminated as quickly as possible, either through redistribution to landfills that can use the material, hauled to power plants to be used as boiler fuel, or as soil amendment for aggregate material.

Burning (Open/Curtain)
Eligible debris will either be passed through a tub-grinder or incinerated by an air-curtain incinerator. For large amounts of debris, incineration will quickly eliminate a great amount of it.

Tree Trimming

Beach & canal restoration
If the need for beach and/or canal restoration arises, Crowder would call on its affiliate, Xperts, Inc. out of Puerto Rico. Xperts, Inc. specializes in this type of specialty restoration work.

Special Debris Handling
Crowder has experience in special projects and offers hourly services for such, including – but not limited to – beach cleanup and sand screening. We have worked in equipment sensitive areas such as parks, cemeteries, golf courses, and historic sites. In any debris management project, Crowder Disaster Recovery carefully determines the proper measures needed to complete each task in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

Storm debris might contain materials which could pose health or safety hazards such as:

  • Common household products, usually cleaners, aerosol cans, and pesticides;
  • Appliances or "white goods", refrigerators, stoves or other large appliances; and
  • Household furnishings such as carpeting or other flooring, furniture and mattresses.
  • Propane containers, petroleum-based solvents, cleaners and paints;
  • Asbestos-laden debris from unabated buildings; and
  • Fertilizers or pesticides.

Additional Resources
Crowder also has relationships with disaster recovery and relief companies across the Southeastern United States. These companies provide materials that become necessary after a major disaster event, things such as temporary housing, temporary sanitary facilities, temporary food facilities, generators, water, and ice. Crowder is willing and able to provide our client with these services through our contacts in the disaster recovery industry.