Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
The Environmental Protection Agency explains the measures they are taking to protect public health while conducting phase one of the PPDR (Private Property Debris Removal) mission. This is a crucial first step in the two phase operation to ensure properties are cleared of hazardous household material and common household items that must be removed properly. Once this phase is complete, the Army Corps of Engineers can begin removing ash from properties so homeowners can begin the process of rebuilding.