911- Shock wave through WTC (pre-demolition raw footage)
the weirdness festival continues. I can #39;t even begin to imagine how it felt to be trapped up there.
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Doylestown, PA (PRWEB) September 21, 2013
Experts from the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) recently met with the National Demolition Association to discuss ways demolition contractors can strengthen the state governments response to natural and man-made disasters.
John Weber, past president of the NDA and a member of the associations Disaster Response Committee, addressed the group to layout in detail how the demolition industrys skill set, equipment, and experience can help save lives and property at disaster scenes. It is the NDAs stance that demolition contractors should be pre-qualified and involved during the planning stages for emergencies, not after the tragedies occur, said Michael R. Taylor, CAE, Executive Director of the global trade association of firms involved in the demolition process.
At the Cal EMA gathering, Weber discussed the in-depth role a demolition contractor would play at a disaster site, including the re-establishment of vital infrastructure, site clearance to allow access, urban search and rescue, salvage and recycling, and structural dismantlement. Demolition contractors, he explained, would serve as Second Responders following the direction of emergency management personnel.
Weber also expressed the associations desire to develop a program guide that could be used by First Responders and Emergency Management planners which details the many skills a qualified demolition contractor brings to a disaster site. The National Demolition Association is more than willing to assist the disaster response community on every level in planning for the next natural or man-made disaster, reiterated the Associations Executive Director.
The National Demolition Association is intent on helping communities in the United States that may be unprepared for a major disaster. It has created a Disaster Response Manpower and Equipment Survey for local and state governments to use to prepare in advance to save lives, facilitate faster response, and avoid the consequences of delayed decision making. The survey is available on the association website in its new Disaster Response section. To learn more about the National Demolition Association, visit http://www.demolitionassociation.com.
About the National Demolition Association
The National Demolition Association is a non-profit trade organization representing approximately 800 U.S. and Canadian companies and many international firms that are involved in the demolition process. Membership includes demolition contractors, general contractors, civil engineering firms, and recycling, landfill, and salvage operations. The associations efforts help members stay abreast of environmental, regulatory and safety matters, keep regulators informed about issues facing the industry, increase public and industry awareness, and provide members with networking opportunities and information on the latest technical advances in equipment and services. The website is http://www.demolitionassociation.com.
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California Emergency Management Agency Confers with National Demolition Association on Disaster Response Plans
Louisville bridge demolition: 84-year-old Milton-Madison Bridge to be replaced by new bridge
The final 60-foot section of Louisville #39;s 84-year-old Milton-Madison Bridge was demolished on Thursday September 19. The new bridge, which is currently sitti...
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Work crews closed the 405 Freeway in August as they knocked down a portion of an overpass. The closure and road work resumes Saturday night. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times / August 17, 2013)
September 21, 2013, 9:45 a.m.
A bridge demolition project will close the 405 Freeway late Saturday and early Sunday, forcing motorists to detour around a typically busy interchange at the Los Angeles-Orange County border.
The freeway will be closed in both directions between Valley View Street and Studebaker Road from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Seal Beach Boulevard over the freeway will also be closed. And the westbound 22 Freeway will be closed from Valley View Street to the northbound 405.
The overnight closure is necessary, officials say, so that crews can demolish the eastern half of the Seal Beach bridge. The western half of the bridge was demolished in August and has since been reconstructed and opened to traffic.
The closure is part of the Orange County Transit Agency and Caltrans' West County Connectors Project, a $277-million effort that will connect carpool lanes on the 405, 605 and 22 freeways and construct a second carpool lane on the 405 between the 605 and the 22.
Information on detours is available here.
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) Demolition crews tore down two buildings Saturday next to Saint John's Episcopal Church in downtown Knoxville.
Knox Heritage and neighbors tried to save the buildings on Walnut Street, but the city approved the demolition last month.
The church plans to build a walkway and landscaping on the lots.
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2013 New England, ND Demolition Derby-Heat 2
The second heat at New England, ND #39;s 2013 demolition derby. Recorded September 14, 2013.
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2013 New England, ND Demolition Derby-Heat 3 Pt. 2
The remainder of the third heat at New England, ND #39;s 2013 demolition derby. Recorded September 14, 2013.
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2013 New England, ND Demolition Derby-Pickups
The heat of pickups at New England, ND #39;s 2013 demolition derby. Recorded September 14, 2013.
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2013 New England, ND Demolition Derby-Pickups Pt. 2
The rest of the pickups heat at New England, ND #39;s 2013 demolition derby. Recorded September 14, 2013.
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2013 New England, ND Demolition Derby-Consolation
The consolation at New England, ND #39;s 2013 demolition derby. Recorded September 14, 2013.
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