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Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton | Disaster Debris Management Plan | 2022 12 • Catastrophic disasters will require prolonged, sustained debris operations and support activities. • The California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) governs the eligibility rules for disaster debris removal within the state. Jurisdictions must first seek funding through the CDAA prior to requesting funding from FEMA. 1.5 Plan Goal and Objectives The goal of this plan is to provide a concept of operations to conduct debris operations in the Cities with the following priorities: • Saving lives • Preserving the health and safety of responders and the public • Protecting property and the environment The plan objectives describe the end result for successful debris operations within each City. These are the broad concepts that must be achieved in order to meet the purpose of this plan. The objectives for each City are as follows: • Conduct pre-disaster preparedness. • Facilitate debris removal operations to ensure public health and safety. • Consider those with disabilities and access and functional needs throughout debris operations. • Maximize diversion to the greatest extent possible to preserve remaining landfill capacity. • Establish mechanisms to coordinate with stakeholders to manage debris operations. • Coordinate public information regarding debris with other affected jurisdictions and the State. • Utilize internal and private sector networks to manage debris operations. • Request additional resources, if necessary, through established channels. • Comply with applicable local, state, and federal requirements throughout debris operations. • Forecast debris and resource requirements. The specific activities required to achieve these objectives are included in Section 3: Debris Operations Plan.