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Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton | Disaster Debris Management Plan | 2022 49 FEMA will reimburse the City at the unit cost rate (usually CYs) for normal debris removal for all stumps, regardless of size, placed on the public rights-of-way by others, i.e., contractors did not extract them from public property or property of eligible private nonprofit organizations. In such instances, public entities do not incur additional costs to remove these stumps; the same equipment used to pick up vegetative debris can be used to pick up these stumps. See the FEMA Public Assistance Debris Management Guide for more information on hazardous stumps. 3.5.3 Human Remains The California Office of Emergency Services DDMP provides a detailed approach regarding the management of human remains. The following section mirrors the guidance provided in the State’s plan and provides the responsibility of jurisdictions regarding recovery and disposition of human remains. During catastrophic disasters, many individuals are unaccounted for and may be trapped in rubble. Human remains should be recovered at the incident site to the maximum extent possible. However, remains are sometimes discovered during debris management operations at the collection, reduction, or final disposal sites. There is no direct risk of contagion or infectious disease from being near human remains for people who are not directly involved in recovery or other efforts that require the handling of dead bodies. If human remains are discovered during debris operations, the field supervisor should contact law enforcement officials by calling 9-1-1 to report the situation. Law enforcement will conduct an investigation and coordinate removal with the Alameda County Sheriffs/Coroner’s Office. Human remains do present health hazards if directly contacted. Do not handle or move the body. Obstruct the view of the body from the public and employees, if possible and wait for emergency services to arrive. 3.5.4 Crime Scene Debris The California Office of Emergency Services DDMP provides a detailed approach to debris removal from a crime scene. The following section mirrors the guidance provided in the State’s plan and highlights the responsibility of jurisdictions regarding the recovery and disposition of human remains. Public and Responder Safety Public safety and responder safety are prioritized before securing or collecting evidence. If debris poses an immediate threat to public or responder safety, mitigate the threat and then implement measures to manage evidence. Weapons of Mass Destruction/Acts of Terrorism Following a weapons-of-mass destruction (WMD) or terrorism incident, the lead law enforcement agency will likely assume the role of incident command. Typically, debris operations will run concurrently with rescue and recovery operations. Investigation of the debris and evidence collection will need to happen as quickly as possible. This type of incident will have many complex and