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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Emergency Response and Preparedness
for Disasters
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Scott ThompsonExecutive Director
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
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DISASTERS
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Types of Disasters in OklahomaDroughtsWildfiresFloodsTropical Storms &
HurricanesIce StormsTornadoesMan-made
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Primary Responsibilities – State EOP
Hazardous Materials
Water & Sanitation
Debris Management
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Identify Impacted
Facilities
Local field staff
Mapping tools
Technical Assistance
Follow-up to ensure proper sampling & disposal
Coordinate with Local, State, & Federal Agencies
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Cracked ground is found where water should be at Lake Hefner (PWS Lake)
Southern Plains Drought 2011-2015
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What are the Impacts to Water Supplies in Disasters? Water Shortage - rationing Damage Loss of Pressure Contamination
DEQ, Assists Communities in Recovery
Note damages and follow progress Provide technical assistance as needed
Ensure Safe Drinking Water Precautionary or Mandatory Boil Orders
Provide private water well sampling to citizens at a free or reduced rate
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DEQ, Provide Technical Assistance Document Damage Share Information
OKC Witcher Pump StationJune 2010
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DEQ provides Technical Assistance and Fact Sheets regarding Disasters
Fact sheets: well disinfection, polluted water, & debris management are available to the public on our website
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Tree Limb/Brush andWood Chip Pile
Tulsa 2007
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Most natural/manmade disastersgenerate some form of debris
Ice Storms
Tornados
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Debris Management
Debris Separation
Designated Stockpile Location
Final Disposal
Debris Site Registration
Compliance with federal laws
FEMA reimbursement
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Ice Storms Tree limbs and brush
Flooding Mostly tree limbs and brush Some mixed debris
Tornado Debris Extremely mixed debris
– difficult to separate Cannot burn mixed debris Landfill disposal common
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Initial Options: Staging/Stockpiling Chipping Emergency Burn Emergency Burial
Ultimate Disposal Permitted Landfill Landscaping – 6 “ deep Burial Beneficial Reuse Plan
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DEQ works closely with Local, State, & Federal Entities Local DEQ Field Staff encouraged to attend their Local
Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meetings
Plan & Exercise frequently Contribute and provide feedback for new/updated
Statewide Emergency Operation Plans
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Scott ThompsonExecutive Director
Oklahoma Department of Environmental [email protected]
405-702-7100