Officials urge caution on debris removal; asbestos testing and coordinated plan required

Aug 10, 2026

City and state officials warned residents not to attempt large-scale debris removal without a coordinated plan because of hazardous materials and ash; asbestos testing and centralized debris management decisions are being developed with federal partners and the regional health district.

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City and state officials at the press conference warned that debris removal is a complex public-health operation that requires testing and a coordinated plan before homeowners undertake cleanup.

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