After Multiple Collapses, New Orleans Considers Review of Buildings
Several recent building collapses have left New Orleans residents bewildered and calling for action.
Sometimes, despite the best efforts of firefighters, the worst outcomes come to pass, and structural collapse, whether on the fireground or at other major emergencies, is one of those scenarios. Learn about task force response, urban search and rescue, shoring techniques, collapse zones, and other topics related to fallen buildings.