SWANA highlights critical role of solid waste and resource management during recent hurricanes Helene and Milton
With potential implications for the industry in mind, SWANA will offer resources to address possible impacts
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) continues to monitor the recovery from the Hurricane Helene and the preparation for Hurricane Milton. With potential implications for the waste and resource management industry in mind, SWANA is ready to offer its resources to address possible impacts.
Currently, the industry is working 24/7 to keep waste management services running to aid in clean-up efforts from Hurricane Helene and to prepare for Hurricane Milton's arrival.
Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE, executive director and CEO of SWANA, shared, "The work being done by our solid waste and resource management professionals continues to demonstrate the indispensable contributions to our society. These individuals are spending time away from their families to ensure their local communities are cleaner and healthier as they prepare for the next incoming storm. I am extremely proud of the contributions being made and know that our society echoes that appreciation."
SWANA offers a variety of safety resources, including a webpage on disaster management. And invites impacted communities to continue attending local guidance on debris management and other critical communications, while keeping safety top of mind.
