ABSTRACT
Introduction .................................................................................................... 132 Public Works and Infrastructure Recovery Efforts.................................... 134
Minnesota Bridge Collapse in August 2007 .......................................... 135 Twin Span Bridge Collapse ...................................................................... 136 Official Debris Locations .......................................................................... 137
Wastewater Treatment ................................................................................... 138 Emergency Recovery Efforts through Strong Partnerships ..................... 139
Joplin, Missouri, Tornado in May 2011 .................................................. 140 Way of Life Threatened ............................................................................ 142 Deep Water Horizon Incident, Gulf of Mexico ..................................... 142 Relationships with Public, Nonprofit, and Private Sectors ................. 143 Proactive Recovery Planning ................................................................... 143 Superstorm Sandy Task Force ................................................................. 144 Bring New Orleans Back .......................................................................... 145
Summary ......................................................................................................... 148 References ....................................................................................................... 150
Learning Objective
• The reader will understand the important role of the private sector in recovery efforts. Several important case studies are presented to illustrate real-world, post-disaster examples.
