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WASTECON 2005: ATTENDANCE INCREASES AT TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SESSIONS
Friday, September 30, 2005 (302 reads)


WASTECON 2005: ATTENDANCE INCREASES AT TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SESSIONS

SWANA PUTS ON ANOTHER GREAT SHOW

 

September 29, 2005 (Austin, Texas) – Over 1,000 solid waste professionals attended SWANA’s training and technical sessions at WASTECON 2005 held in Austin, TX from September 25-28.  “SWANA’s technical programs are renowned for their quality and professionalism,” said Andy Quigley, SWANA’s International President.  “WASTECON 2005 continued this tradition and provided attendees with cutting-edge information and networking opportunities to help them do their jobs and advance their careers,” Quigley added.  Training and technical session attendance was up 4% from the prior year record at WASTECON 2004 in Phoenix Arizona.



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Hurricane Katrina Disaster Debris Management: Lessons Learned from State and Local Governments -Briefing Report-
Thursday, September 22, 2005 (294 reads)


The thoughts and prayers of the members of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) are with those who have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

SWANA is a 40-year professional association with a membership of over 7,200 solid waste managers and practitioners in the United States and Canada.  In the aftermath of Katrina, many of our members expressed a desire to share the experience and lessons learned by those who have previously had to deal with the management of disaster debris with the state and local government managers now charged with removal and cleanup of the solid wastes caused by the hurricane.


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SWANA encourages its members to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 (300 reads)


The American Red Cross

 

 

More ways to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina

American Red Cross
More information about volunteering, finding missing loved ones, or making donations through the American Red Cross can be found at their website (www.redcross.org).

USA Freedom Corps
The USA Freedom Corps website (www.usafreedomcorps.gov/) has information about:
How to make financial donations
How to donate goods and services
How to volunteer your time

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
For information about working with FEMA please go to their website (www.fema.gov).  Information can also be found on the websites for some of the affected states.
Alabama: www.ema.alabama.gov
Louisiana: www.ohsep.louisiana.gov
Mississippi: www.mema.state.ms.us



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