After-Action Report

Cowlitz County Department of Emergency Management is seeking a qualified firm or consultant to conduct a comprehensive After-Action Review (AAR) of the mass casualty hazardous materials incident that occurred on May 26, 2026, at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington. The selected contractor will provide an independent and objective evaluation of preparedness, response, coordination, communications, operational effectiveness, resource management, public information activities, responder safety, and recovery efforts associated with the incident. The resulting After-Action Report shall identify strengths, areas for improvement, corrective actions, and recommendations to enhance future preparedness and response capabilities. Key aspects of the project include: • Conducting an independent and comprehensive review of incident response activities • Assessing interagency coordination, communications, resource management, and overall operational effectiveness • Evaluating compliance with applicable emergency plans, procedures, protocols, and regulatory requirements • Identifying strengths, best practices, and successful actions that contributed to incident response and recovery efforts • Identifying operational gaps, challenges, and areas requiring improvement • Developing measurable corrective actions and improvement strategies to enhance future preparedness, response, coordination, and recovery capabilities • Preparing a final After Action Report and Corrective Action Recommendations document suitable for executive leadership, operational personnel, partner agencies, and other stakeholders.