Within Emergency Work are two Categories of Work: Category A and Category B. This subsection of Emergency Work discusses Category A: Debris Removal. Recall that Category A work pertains to debris removal. Debris eligibility can be complicated and incidents with extensive debris operations will often require FEMA to create a Debris Task Force with specialists to address the issues.

For more information on debris management and operations, please refer to the course: IS-632.A Introduction to Debris Operations.

Common types of debris include, but is not limited to:

• Vegetative debris
• Construction and demolition debris
• Sand
• Mud
• Silt
• Gravel
• Rocks
• Boulders
• Vehicle and vessel wreckage
• Hazardous household waste