Mr. McClaran is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Southern Disaster Recovery (SDR). He is knowledgeable in all aspects of FEMA criteria for debris recovery operations and has completed numerous courses with FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Program. He works closely with Emergency Management and other government agencies both before and after disaster events. Prior to an event, he helps with readiness planning and preparation, including developing debris management plans and training government personnel in debris recovery operations. After disaster strikes, Mr. McClaran coordinates all aspects of the recovery and the documentation process to assure that the applicant receives the funding to which they are entitled. He has overseen debris removal projects following hurricanes, tornados, floods, wildfires, and winter storm disasters.