SDR Projects

Coffee County Hurricane Helene Debris Removal

After Hurricane Helene’s 2024 landfall, Coffee County faced massive wind and flood damage, blocked roadways, and waterways choked with debris. Under a FEMA Public Assistance mission, SDR executed a full-scale debris removal program covering right-of-way collection and waterway debris clearance. SDR’s rapid mobilization, seamless coordination with multiple agencies, and large-scale debris operations restored access, reduced hazards, and supported Coffee County’s recovery, all in full FEMA compliance.

SDR removed 4,385,267 cubic yards of debris, including:

  • 3,116,716 CY vegetative debris
  • 366,893 CY waterway debris
  • 893,836 CY processed wood chips
  • 7,821 CY construction & demolition debris

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
  • Emergency Road Clearance: Opened critical routes alongside the National Guard, Urban Search and Rescue, Georgia Forestry, Georgia DNR, firefighters, and local volunteers.
  • ROW Debris Removal: Large-scale processing with grinders, wheel loaders, dozers, and tractor trailers.
  • Waterway Clearance: Restored flow across hundreds of miles of streams, tributaries, and rivers to reduce flood risk.
  • Heavy Equipment Deployment: Mobilized ~100 units, including self-load trucks, skid steers, excavators, and specialized debris processing equipment.

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