In today's environment every community realizes the need to better prepare themselves for both natural and man-made disasters. Pre-event Planning is a critical element to ensure a rapid response to a disaster event. AshBritt conducts a thorough review of our client's debris management plan and will participate in plan development for new clients if requested. In addition, AshBritt conducts on site classroom training for each of our clients on an annual basis to stay abreast of revisions in Federal regulations. Agenda topics addressed during the preseason training include:

• Robert T. Stafford Act

• FEMA 325 (revised) Debris Management Guide

• FEMA Pilot Program

• Post Katrina Public Assistance Environment

• Katrina - lessons Learned

• New Tools and Technology