Debris Monitoring Technology: Loadscan Showcases Innovation at National Hurricane Conference
In the aftermath of major storms and natural disasters, accurate debris measurement is critical for cleanup operations. At the National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans, Loadscan director Carey West demonstrated how the company’s advanced debris monitoring technology can transform the way debris loads are measured, tracked, and verified.
A Smarter Approach to Disaster Cleanup
Traditionally, debris monitoring has been a slow and highly manual process. Inspectors often stand on towers, visually estimating how full a truck is before assigning a load percentage. This method is not only time-consuming—taking up to 30–40 minutes per truck—but also prone to human error and inconsistent reporting. For agencies like FEMA debris monitoring teams, this creates costly delays and accountability challenges.
Loadscan’s Load Volume Scanner (LVS) technology provides a much-needed solution. By using non-contact laser scanning, the system can quickly and accurately measure the amount of debris loaded into each truck. Results are available in both cubic yardage and as a percentage of truck capacity. Most importantly, this automated process takes just 3–5 minutes per truck, saving significant time and labor during hurricane debris removal.
Accuracy and Accountability
With LVS, every truck load generates a digital data file, creating a reliable record that can be reviewed at any stage of the cleanup project. This digital trail not only improves transparency but also provides contractors, government agencies, and insurance companies with an auditable record of debris removal operations. This makes LVS one of the most effective disaster recovery measurement tools available today.
Carey West explained that when Loadscan demonstrated this storm debris monitoring system to professionals involved in Hurricane Sandy cleanup, the response was overwhelmingly positive. The ability to eliminate guesswork while improving efficiency was seen as a major advancement for the industry.
The Future of Debris Monitoring
The conference highlighted that the debris monitoring industry is ready for change. With LVS technology, disaster response teams can work faster, with greater confidence in the accuracy of their data. By using truck load scanning for debris, communities can rebuild faster while ensuring accountability. As natural disasters continue to increase in frequency, reliable debris monitoring technology and volumetric scanning for cleanup will be essential to streamline recovery efforts and ensure long-term resilience.
