2019-801-E Solid Waste - Crowder Gulf emergency storm debris

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DocuSign Envelope ID:5FA4B1AC-B897-4C32-A1E4-4B4A8885A341 -23 -i 'I,sr r- ` RFP for Disaster tDelbrisClearanoe and Removal Services Orange County, INC Debris Assessment Capabilities Ali of CrowderGulfs managers have experience in damage assessments after a disastrous event. As you know, the damage assessment is a key component in the FEMA Project Worksheets, so an accurate assessment is crucial to aid in FEMA reimbursement. All storms are different and can effect an area differently than a previous storm. And, the dynamics of a storm can be different,wet vs dry,and the forward speed,duration etc.are all contributing factors as to the effects a community will sustain. The United States Army Corps of Engineers has developed a debris model as shown on the previous page. This model computes the estimated quantities based on the population/number of households, category of storm and various conditions (wet storm etc.). This model can have a plus or minus 30% accuracy error. However, it does give baseline estimates for immediately hypnotiz[ng the potential debris generated from a hurricane and can serve as a beginning basis for the anticipated damage of a land falling storm. But It should not take the place of a personal or windshield assessment. CrowderGulf has begun utilizing the latest in Drone Technology to investigate and document projects and assist our Project Managers and clients with damage assessment. As of 2015, CrowderGulf has used the 3D Robotics Solo Smart Drones and DJ Phantom Series Drones on its projects(as shown previously in the beginning of this proposal). The"CG Disaster Drones"as we call them have provided beneficial intelligence of existing conditions and to help better prepare the response far areas that are still unreachable by truck or boat, The HD videos allow us to access areas that may not be reached by vehicle or even vessel. The ability to already know the extent of damage and the required equipment is of great benefit,both in generating an accurate damage assessment and also being prepared to respond quickly with the necessary equipment and personal to handle the determined scope of work. The videos are held on file for no less than 10 years. As shown in the picture to the left,after Hurricane Michael impacted - -� Mexico Beach and surrounding communities in 2018, CrowderGulf chartered a helicopter to aid in the 'damage assessment over Panama City and surrounding communities. Sometimes, the most efficient way to document and identify the damage is from the air. Auer Hurricane Isaac, much of Lou islana was still under water and not accessible by vehicle.Therefore, along with the Army Corps of Engineers, CrowderGulf utilized the air boat (shown In the picture to the right)to access flooded areas of Plaquemines Parish to adequately assess the damage. Our experienced Project Managers will arrive on-scene within 8-12 hours of notification of need and begin a damage assessment as directed by the County. Darnage assessment will include documentation in the form of photographs, video and project sectoring J mapping. Based on the damage assessment,the Project Manager, in - consultation with the County's Debris Manager, will prepare a response plan delineating specific equipment and personnel needs to accomplish the County's objectives. The response plan will be complete and ready for County approval within 4-6 hours. Based on preliminary - discussions with the County and the County's approval of the response plan, CrowderGulf's Project Manager, will mobilize crews with appropriate equipment to accomplish the work in a timely and orderly manner. Of course, under many circumstances,crews are mobilizing simultaneously while the assessment is being completed since a certain amount of damage is typically expected from larger storms. If hauling is required, our Project Manager will coordinate with the County to measure debris hauling trucks and ensure that all documentation requirements are met for each load of debris. CrowderGulf wit[continue to add manpower and equipment to meet the debris removal expectations and needs of the County. Additional information on preliminary debris estimates and windshield assessments can be found in our Debris Operations Plain. 10