storm debris News

Mississippi Mayor Wants Residents to Clean Up Left Over Katrina Debris

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes wants slabs and pilings left behind when Hurricane Katrina tore the businesses and homes removed. Hewes said the debris is “unsightly” and a “blight.” The Sun Herald reports the city council will consider an ordinance July …

Kentucky Warns Storm Debris May Contain Asbestos

Storms in recent weeks in Kentucky have produced mounds of debris, and the state Division for Air Quality is recommending that people remember the material may contain asbestos. The agency advises keeping all debris from damaged buildings thoroughly wetted until …