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.- Pre-event Planning Statement o Planning for potential disaster events cannot be overstated; it is paramount to the success of any response and recovery mission. As a value-added service, AshBritt will encourage the City to partake in our sponsored annual pre-event planning and training. We, and ultimately the City, benefit from being able to lay a solid foundation for future recovery efforts. We are also able to develop, and is the case with the City further improve, our professional relationship and rapport with key members of the current designated emergency operations staff. These planning and training sessions allow us to address selections and evaluations for preliminary TDSR sites and formulation of or updates to debris collection zone maps and primary road clearance routes. We can also review our GIS collection tracking system, while indoctrinating City staff. Customization and fine-tuning of the system can also be accomplished. Furthermore, we can research and coordinate more definitely local subcontractor participation. Special considerations such as environmental planning and mitigation concerns, hazardous household waste and hazardous materials handling and disposition, as well as other ancillary services that may be needed, as outlined above, will also be addressed. A more detailed statement regarding our training program, as well as client testimonials from past sessions is included on the following page. Ash Britt is very proactive about our involvement in our client communities during our off- season. We believe the better we know our clients and their concerns, the better we can serve them following disaster events. Debris Management Site Selection, Planning, and Testing Ash Britt strongly desires to participate in the review and selection of potential temporary debris management sites (DMS/TDSRS) with clients whenever possible. The FEMA 325 Debris Management Guide discusses the identification of debris management sites as such: "The planning staff should consider public lands first in order to avoid costly land leases. Existing disposal or recycling facilities that are in close proximity to the disaster area are ideal locations for DMS. Nearby landfill and recycling center capacities need to be evaluated for site feasibility. Applicant-owned sites that will not require extensive repair costs, such as parks, vacant lots, or sports fields, should be considered as well. State-to-State or county-to-county agreements may present possible solutions for public land use." o Based on these guidance and suggestions, a collaborative process of identification, review and on-site inspection of potential DMS is mutually beneficial to AshBritt and the City. It can preclude potential operational and liability issues that can develop, it can ensure fast-track mobilization, response and production ramp-up in the event of a disaster, and it can aid in a more expeditious, efficient and cost-effective recovery. We use established operating selection criteria for determining OMS viability and practicability. The following page contains an example of our Debris Site Evaluation Worksheet, which is a first step planning tool in collecting site data and determining site viability. Logistical, environmental and geographical considerations, as discussed in greater detail herein, are carefully evaluated during the assessment of all temporary debris management sites. Members of our operations staff will meet with City representatives to discuss and evaluate pre-identified sites. Furthermore, we will use this tool to evaluate the feasibility of additional sites, as may be required. We can assist the City in securing additional sites if tasked or if we deem necessary owing to the extent of damage and debris volumes. AshBritt has a remarkable track record of constructing and managing a multitude of diverse sites, both large and small, with minimal environmental impacts. Area/Sector/Zone Maps & Emergency Routes AshBritt can assist the City in preparing preliminary area and sector maps for debris clearance zones, as well as assist with the creation or review emergency clearance route maps. Such maps are often critical to efficient initial damage assessment activities and debris quantity estimations. Typically, preliminary base maps are adjusted after events to ensure the proper allocation of resources to priority areas with the greatest damages and needs. It is highly encouraged to generate initial planning maps well in advance of events. o AshBritl, Inc. I Sunny Isles Beach, FL I RFP No. 08-07-01 68