FEMA wants state and local restraints to arrange pre-disaster debris removal contracts using a strange online database that could help local companies earn a slice of the business.

FEMA wants state and local restraints to arrange pre-disaster debris removal contracts using a strange online database that could help local companies earn a slice of the business.

Agency officials touted the recently made known registry as a way to help cities and towns immediately start debris removal after catastrophes like Hurricane Katrina. City and state officials can chosen contractors based on registry listings created by dint of the companies themselves.

FEMA spokesman Michael Widomski said the agency reliances local officials will use the database to identify contractors who can propel quickly to help clear storm debris.

Cities and states are responsible for storm cleanup, unless FEMA said the Army Corps of Engineers could still degree in if ...