Hurricane Recovery Checklist
Hurricane Recovery Checklist for Local Governments
This checklist is designed to provide government officials and private citizens with a quick reference to the permits and authorizations needed to undertake recovery and rebuilding activities following a hurricane. For additional information, contact the nearest Coastal Management district office, or call 1-888-4RCOAST.
Recovery Need |
Proposed Activity |
Requirements |
What to Do |
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Protection of imminently threatened structures (erosion within 20 feet of structure) |
Install sandbags |
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Contact nearest DCM and COE offices.Note: DCM and Corps will contact Wildlife Resources Commission and Fish & Wildlife Service. |
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Bulldoze beach seaward of mean high water line to rebuild dune or construct emergency berm |
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Contact nearest DCM and COE offices.Note: DCM and Corps will contact Wildlife Resources Commission and Fish & Wildlife Service. |
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Bulldoze beach landward of high tide line |
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Contact nearest DCM office, Fish & Wildlife Service and WRC sea turtle coordinator |
Repairing frontal or primary dunes in front of non-imminently threatened structures |
Bulldoze beach seaward of mean high water line |
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Contact nearest DCM and COE offices.Note: DCM and Corps will contact Wildlife Resources Commission and Fish & Wildlife Service. |
Damaged infrastructure |
Replace road |
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Contact nearest DCM office for assistance and coordination. |
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Replace utility lines or pipes |
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Contact nearest DCM office for assistance and coordination. |
Sand on roads |
Remove sand |
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Contact nearest DCM office for assistance and coordination. |
Debris on beach |
Remove debris from beach |
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Contact nearest DCM office or local permit officer and WRC sea turtle coordinator for assistance. |
Damaged or destroyed septic system (damage greater than 50% of value) |
Replace septic system |
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Determine if the work is repair or replacement per criteria of 15A 07H .0210. If it is greater than 50% of the system’s value, then contact CAMA local permit officer or nearest DCM office to apply for a CAMA permit.
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Damaged or destroyed home (damage greater than 50% of value) |
Replace home |
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Determine if the work is repair or replacement per criteria of 15A 07H .0210. If damage is greater than 50% of the home’s market value, then contact CAMA local permit officer or nearest DCM office to apply for a CAMA permit.
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Damaged or destroyed piers, docks and boatlifts (greater than 50% of value) |
Replace structure |
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Determine if the work is repair or replacement per criteria of 15A 07H .0210. If damage is greater than 50% of the structure’s value, then contact nearest DCM office to apply for CAMA exemption or permit.
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Damaged or destroyed decks and walkways |
Replace structure |
CAMA Exemption or Minor Development Permit.Note: Walkways conforming to certain dimensions are generally exempt from permit requirements. |
Determine if the work is repair or replacement per criteria of 15A 07H .0210. If damage is greater than 50% of the structure’s value, then contact nearest DCM office to apply for CAMA exemption or permit. |
Damaged parking pads and swimming pools |
Replace pad or pool |
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Determine if the work is repair or replacement per criteria of 15A 07H .0210. If damage is greater than 50% of the structure’s value, then contact nearest DCM office to apply for CAMA exemption or permit.
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*Approval is required April 1-Nov. 15 during nesting season for piping plovers and May 1-Nov. 15 for sea turtles. |
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