Plaquemines Parish Hurricane Ida Debris Removal

Emergency Response

Disaster-Prone Region, Urgent Needs

Plaquemines Parish is one of the most disaster-prone regions in the U.S.—68% of the parish is water, and 90% of the remaining land lies in FEMA’s 100-year floodplain. In 2021, the parish sought a reliable on-call partner for debris removal. Dynamic outperformed national competitors to secure the sole parish-wide debris removal contract.

Rapid Response After Hurricane Ida

When Category 4 Hurricane Ida struck just months later, Plaquemines Parish was overwhelmed with storm debris that clogged roads, damaged infrastructure, and created urgent public safety and recovery challenges. Dynamic mobilized within 48 hours and launched full-scale operations. In under three months, our team:

  • Removed more than 549,000 cubic yards of construction debris, vegetative waste, white goods, and tires
  • Cleared streets, canals, and levees on both sides of the Mississippi River

Overcoming Critical Challenges

Dynamic’s expertise ensured safe and cost-effective results:

  • Levee Protection: Dynamic used low-impact techniques to remove marsh grass from levee systems without compromising structural integrity
  • Temporary Composting Facility: We established a temporary facility to allow natural decomposition, protecting local landfill capacity and reducing costs
  • Compliance: Maintained strict FEMA Public Assistance and environmental requirements, with detailed documentation and third-party monitoring, ensuring 100% federal reimbursement

Results That Matter

  • 549,000+ cubic yards of debris cleared
  • 48-hour mobilization
  • 100% FEMA reimbursement secured for the client

Why It Matters

Plaquemines Parish’s unique geography leaves it especially vulnerable to hurricanes and flooding. Dynamic’s work demonstrates:

  • Expertise in debris removal, environmental compliance, and FEMA reimbursement documentation
  • Ability to mobilize rapidly at scale in disaster-prone regions
  • Commitment to protecting communities and critical infrastructure during recovery operations

Partner With Us

Dynamic is a trusted partner for disaster debris management and emergency recovery. Our proven track record in Plaquemines Parish shows that we can deliver speed, compliance, and cost-effective solutions when communities need it most.

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