STORM DAMAGE REPORT, WASTE MANAGEMENT—May 7, 1999

TOWN/CITY

INITIAL DAMAGE REPORT

FOLLOW-UP

Agra Initial Report—Minor Damage
  • 5/6/99 No damage requiring special provisions.
Anadarko No damage in city limits  
Apache Initial Report—OK  
Binger Initial Report—OK  
Bridge Creek Major damage. Almost all homes destroyed.
  • 5/6/99 DEQ local staff representatives met with local officials.
  • 5/7/99 DEQ local staff attended meeting with Senator Martin yesterday regarding clean-up of area. Another meeting will be held this evening to update clean-up options and recent information on FEMA assistance.
Carney Initial Report—Minor Damage
  • 5/6/99 No damage requiring special provisions.
Cement Initial Report—OK  
Chickasha Airport—several hangars destroyed. Reports of agricultural chemicals being stored.
  • 5/4/99 DEQ local staff reports no chemical containers at the airport were damaged. DEQ Waste Management Division advised pub. works dir. that tin from hangars could be buried on site if not within ¼ mi. of water wells or in flood plain. Cover fill area within 45 days & send report to DEQ. Trees/shrubs could be piled up & either chopped or burned in a controlled burn later.
  • 5/6/99 DEQ local staff meeting with City and airport officials to determine amount to be disposed and plan of action.
  • 5/7/99 City and airport officials waiting on results of Governor’s meeting to decide on a plan for clean-up.
Cimarron City Some damage, but not extensive
  • 5/6/99 Staging area set up at City lagoon. Waiting on FEMA to determine total needs for disposal.
  • 5/7/99 City officials met with Corps of Engineers 5/6/99 and contracted with them for disposal. Contract should take care of the towns needs at this time.
Cyril Initial Report—OK  
Del City Extensive damage near Tinker AFB
  • 5/5/99 Midwest City is considering including them in their contract with Waste Management of Oklahoma, Inc. to take care of their storm debris. County assessors are out doing house to house and business to business surveys, assessing damage. DEQ requested that they make note of businesses that had hazardous chemicals stored, and advised they could contact DEQ for assistance if necessary. DEQ reviewing lists of businesses in the area that have haz. chemicals and is planning a field evaluation of these to determine any assistance that may be needed.
  • 5/7/99 DEQ requested that county tax assessors provide a list of all businesses affected so that DEQ can assist with waste issues. DEQ also contacting businesses in the area that may have hazardous chemicals. Indications are that few with hazardous chemicals were affected. Attempting to contact those businesses, and site visits will be done for those that sustained damage.
Dover Approximately 30% has damage. Debris reported being transported south of town. Town has requested permission to burn. DEQ local staff to evaluate. One semi-truck overturned, no spillage noted.
  • 5/5/99 Several locations to burn waste identified. DEQ local staff obtaining locations. Burning expected to begin in a couple of weeks.
  • 5/6/99 Officials waiting on FEMA to make a final determination.
El Reno Some damage to homes and buildings
  • 5/6/99 DEQ local staff meeting with local officials.
  • 5/7/99 DEQ local staff working with city officials on clean-up options.
Gracemont Initial Report—OK  
Hinton Initial Report—OK  
Midwest City Severe damage in the area in and around Tinker AFB.
  • 5/5/99 City working on contract with Waste Management of Oklahoma, Inc. for disposal of all storm debris. Waste Management of Oklahoma, Inc. claims can have streets cleaned within 2 weeks. All waste to be landfilled, no burning anticipated.
  • 5/6/99 County assessors are out doing house to house and business to business surveys, assessing damage. DEQ requested that they make note of businesses that had hazardous chemicals stored, and advised they could contact DEQ for assistance if necessary. DEQ reviewing lists of businesses in the area that have haz. chemicals and is planning a field evaluation of these to determine any assistance that may be needed.
  • 5/7/99 DEQ requested that county tax assessors provide a list of all businesses affected so that DEQ can assist with waste issues. DEQ also contacting businesses in the area that may have hazardous chemicals. Indications are that few with hazardous chemicals were affected. Attempting to contact those businesses, and site visits will be done for those that sustained damage.
Minco Initial Report—OK  
Moore Severe damage. Large amount of solid waste to be disposed.
  • 5/5/99 DEQ local staff working with City to establish emergency burn sites. Tentative locations are south of the cemetery and on church property at S. 27th & I-35. Does not anticipate doing any burning for at least 2 weeks.
  • 5/6/99 County assessors are out doing house to house and business to business surveys, assessing damage. DEQ requested that they make note of businesses that had hazardous chemicals stored, and advised they could contact DEQ for assistance if necessary. DEQ reviewing lists of businesses in the area that have haz. chemicals and is planning a field evaluation of these to determine any assistance that may be needed.
  • 5/7/99 DEQ requested that county tax assessors provide a list of all businesses affected so that DEQ can assist with waste issues. DEQ also contacting businesses in the area that may have hazardous chemicals. Indications are that few with hazardous chemicals were affected. Attempting to contact those businesses, and site visits will be done for those that sustained damage. City in process of clearing an area at Kelly School to set up an incinerator. DEQ to ask city officials to contact DEQ Air Quality Division for technical assistance. Considering use of tub grinders to grind debris prior to incineration.
Mulhall Severe damage. According to news reports, approximately 95% destroyed.
  • 5/6/99 Waste staging area set up south and west of town. HEW Landfill has provide roll-off container for household type waste. Not sure at this time how clean-up will be handled. Waste being stacked for transport to staging area. Trees & limbs are being separated from construction/demolition waste. Waiting on FEMA.
  • 5/7/99 DEQ local staff reviewed and accepted current waste staging area. Waste segregated into 4 piles, brush, construction/demolition debris, rock, metal. Also visited 2 possible burial sites, but none finalized as of yet.
Newcastle Some damage to outlying areas of town and in city limits. Most debris is from trees.
  • 5/5/99 Town leaders, county commissioners, and DEQ local staff developing a clean-up plan.
  • 5/6/99 DEQ local staff representatives met with local officials.
  • 5/7/99 DEQ local staff continuing discussions on disposal options.
Piedmont Damage to homes and buildings
  • 5/6/99 DEQ local staff meeting with town officials on clean-up options.
  • 5/7/99 Damage assessment continuing, as are discussions with local officials on clean-up options.
Southern Hills Estates Major damage. Approximately 79 of 104 homes destroyed.
  • 5/6/99 DEQ local staff visiting area to determine damage and discuss clean-up options with homeowners.
  • 5/7/99 DEQ local staff continuing to work with residents and Senator Martin’s office regarding clean-up options.
Stroud Outlet Mall of America destroyed. Confirmed damage to homes.
  • 5/6/99 DEQ local staff visiting area to assess damage and meet with town officials regarding clean-up options.
  • 5/7/99 Industrial park has been identified as a staging area for debris. City in contact with FEMA and Corp. of Engineers regarding clean-up assistance.
Tuttle Minor damage
  • 5/6/99 DEQ local staff assessing damage and meeting with town officials.
  • 5/7/99 DEQ local staff continuing to work with city officials on clean-up options.
Twin Lakes Initial Report—Some Damage
  • 5/6/99 Continuing under review. May need some type of special arrangements for disposal.
  • 5/7/99 DEQ local staff continuing to work with local officials regarding clean-up options.
Wheatland Initial Report—OK  
Yukon Initial Report—OK