City of Minneapolis 35W Bridge Emergency Response October 25, 2007

Wireless Networks in Emergency Response Crises This 90-minute W2i Webinar, sponsored by BelAir Networks, will focus on the critical role the Wireless Minneapolis network played in supporting emergency responders at the scene of the I-35W bridge collapse on August 1st.I-35W bridge collapse on August 1st

Wireless Networks in Emergency Response Crises Speakers: Rob Allen, Deputy Chief of Police Lynn Willenbring, CIO Kristi Rollwagen, Deputy Director Emergency Preparedness Kurt Lange, V.P., US Internet Wireless Jim Freeze, SVP Marketing, BelAir Networks Moderator: James Farstad, President, rClient, LLC

Minneapolis Network Implementation Status Minneapolis Network Implementation Status Anticipated Completion Timeframes  Phase One Completion August 2007  Phase Two Completion October 2007  Phase Three Completion October - November 2007  Phase Four Completion November 2007  Phase Five Completion December 2007  Phase Six Completion December 2007

Wireless Minneapolis Case Study Experiences and Lessons Learned Deploying a flexible mobile wireless network Versatility of the technology in supporting voice, data and video applications Increasing public safety efficiency through in-field, real time access to essential data Enhanced EOC awareness and ability to prioritize resource deployment Multi-jurisdictional communications among local emergency response personnel, Department of Transportation, Federal Agencies, medical teams and institutions, and media outlets Network adaptation for ongoing monitoring and coordination of the rebuilding efforts

Wireless Networks in Emergency Response Crises Webinar Overview and Agenda Webinar Overview and Instructions Presentation Slides Noopur Jhunjhunwala Question Input for Panelists Technical Assistance Opening Comments from the Panel Welcome and Introductions James Farstad Emergency Response at the 35W SiteRob Allen Role of Technology in an EmergencyLynn Willenbring Coordinating the 35W Crisis from the EOCKristi Rollwagen Building an ad-hoc Emergency NetworkKurt Lange BelAir Networks Carrier Class ArchitectureJim Freeze Audience Participation BelAir Networks Survey Questions James Farstad Panel Questions and Answers

Wireless Networks in Emergency Response Crises Emergency Response at the 35W Bridge Site Rob Allen - Deputy Chief of Police Minneapolis Rush Hour August 1, 2007 The 35W Bridge Collapse MECC (911) Emergency Calls and Public Safety Dispatch Preparation Pays Off - First Responders at the Scene Field Communications and Information Requirements Value of the Wireless Network in Containing a Crisis Conclusions

Wireless Networks in Emergency Response Crises Role of Technology in Effectively Responding to Emergencies Lynn Willenbring - CIO Activating the Emergency Operations Center Cellular Network(s) Reach Capacity Free Community Use of the Wireless Network Leveraging an Emerging City Communications Tool Distributing GIS Data and Creating Live Video Feeds New Awareness of the Adaptability of the Wireless Network Conclusions

Wireless Networks in Emergency Response Crises Coordinating the 35W Crisis from the EOC Kristi Rollwagen – Deputy Director Emergency Preparedness Assessing the Scale and Impact of the Emergency Coordinating Multi-Jurisdiction Team(s) Response Streamlining the Flow of Accurate Information The Ability to See the 35W Bridge Site from the EOC Prioritizing Human and Equipment Resource Assignments The Importance of Planning, Training and Practice Conclusions

Wireless Networks in Emergency Response Crises Building an ad-hoc Emergency Network Kurt Lange - V.P. US Internet Wireless Opening the Network and Assembling Installation Teams Transporting “Kits of Parts” to the Incident Area The Incredible Power of Teamwork Designing and Deploying an “Instant Area Network” Transitioning from Temporary to Longer Term The Value of Mobile Broadband for Public Safety Conclusions

Wireless Networks in Emergency Response Crises The Value of Carrier Class Architecture Jim Freeze - SVP Marketing, BelAir Networks BelAir Networks Overview Mobile Broadband Multi-Service Mesh Networks The Importance of Switched Mesh for Public Safety An Essential Building Block - Scalable Network Capacity Supporting Voice and Video - Minimizing Latency and Jitter The Value of Investing in Carrier Class Technology Conclusions

Wireless Networks in Emergency Response Crises Audience Survey, Comments and Questions Moderator: James Farstad - President, rClient, LLC Emergency Response at the 35W Bridge Site Role of Technology in Effectively Responding to Emergencies Coordinating the 35W Crisis from the EOC Building an ad-hoc Emergency Network The Value of Carrier Class Architecture

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