U.S. Fire Administration Releases Report on I-35W Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis

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Interesting document at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publ...ions/tr_166.pdf - pretty long but a quick skim looks like it has a lot of useful information.

The local response to the bridge disaster — and the coordination with metro, State, and Federal partners — demonstrated the extraordinary value of comprehensive disaster planning and training. The city's ability to respond had evolved over several years of investing heavily and widely in all the elements that make a crucial difference when disaster strikes. Their investment covered widespread training on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) that extended beyond city department heads and into all employee levels. Over half of the city's 4,000 employees have received NIMS training.

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/042108.shtm