Waste Management Hurricane Information
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Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 in North Carolina. The links below contain information to help residents manage their waste and debris or work to clean up an waste releases following a natural disaster.
Disaster/Emergency Debris Management (sites and guidance)
Before a Flood, What Should Underground Storage Tank Owners and Operators Do?
After a Flood, What Should Underground Storage Tank Owners and Operators Do?
U.S. EPA's Underground Storage Tank Flood Guide, EPA 510-B-20-001, August 2020
Other useful information can be obtained on EPA's web page: Natural Disasters and Underground Storage Tanks