Port St. Joe, FL., Oct. 22, 2018--Debris removal requires

Port St. Joe, FL., Oct. 22, 2018--Debris removal requires a phased approach. In the first phase local municipalities clear the roads the best they can. The second phase is “the push” when contractors literally push all the debris to the edges of the road to fully clear the way. And the third phase is the first pickup, which in the wake of Hurricane Michael is a mammoth undertaking. Residents can help smooth the process by separating the debris into four types of piles — household items, yard debris, construction items and appliances. FEMA/K.C. Wilsey