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That bridge collapse has so many of you asking WAAY31 "What if a catastrophe like that happened here, and are local officials prepared?"

That bridge collapse has so many of you asking WAAY31 "What if a catastrophe like that happened here, and are local officials prepared?"

Leighty said inspections provide that first set of checks and balances when it comes to safety. If a vessel hits a bridge in the Tri-State, the Coast Guard has to contact the owners of the bridge.

Officials are trying to decide if, and how, they can move a camper on an Ohio River sandbar in Evansville. And if rain will sweep it into the water.

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