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Advance planning is one of the most important things to do to make sure that if our dam
fails or collapse occurs, first responders and emergency responders will know what to do if such
an incident were to happen. An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) hasf been implemented in case
there is ever a dam failure or collapse. There are two levels to our EAP, an alert condition and a
warning condition. The alert condition is if there is a potential hazard, and failure to respond to
could result in a possible collapse of the dam. The warning condition is if a failure is about to
The EAP Coordinator is the person responsible for making sure that participants are
familiar with their responsibilities. Annual training takes place to provide participants with
periodic reviewing, testing, certification, and for updating of the EAP. The Coordinator is in
charge of conducting a test simulating a dam failure or collapse annually. Engineers have
surveyed the area to determine how much of the area surrounding the dam would flood. They
have provided us with a map of the flood region and a hazard area assessment, showing us which
homes or businesses would be caught in the torrents of the flood water. All homes and
businesses in the flood region have been notified that if a dam failure occurs they are in that
region and should evacuate immediately. Also, evacuation routes have been arranged so there is
soon as possible, who will then contact the local law enforcement. The chief of police is
responsible for contacting the local media and public, so they know to get out harm¶s way. The
chief of police is also responsible for contacting the emergency agencies that are to respond in
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this event. The Highway Commissioner has the responsibilities of initiating thesetupof proper
I, the city¶s police chief, have just received a call that the dam has collapsed due to an
enormous explosion at the spillway. Its flood region reaches approximately 20 miles on both
sides of the river. There are very serious dangers that are present, as 10 billion cubic meters of
water have spilled into the river, which runs through the city and has many residents and
businesses in the region. I have reported to the media and public of the unforeseen disaster that
has unfolded. I have also contacted everyone on the EAP list. Because of the huge fireball seen
at the dam, the FBI Explosives Unit has been made aware and called in.
The major hydroelectric plant surrounding the river has been damaged. There have also
been reports of telephone and power outages. There is an immediate need to evacuate as more
human life could be lost, as there have been reports of people drowning near the dam. Since
there have been several miles of roads wiped out due to flooding, proper barricades are being put
in place to reroute traffic to the evacuation routes. The command post has been setup
Emergency response personnel and emergency rescue teams have been implementedto
rescue any people caught in the flood waters. Additional personnel are here to help evacuate the
area, and counselors are here to help any who may be suffering from post-traumatic stress
syndrome. Medical assistance personnel have come to the aid of injured people who are rescued
from flooded waters. Helicopters and ambulances are on standby at the command post. Shelters
are being set up immediately for any displaced residents, who have lost their homes.
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Several hours after the collapse of the dam, all residents and business owners in the flood
region have been evacuated. Quite a numberhave fallen victim to the rapid waters that
approached, as they were unable to escape the swift torrents.There is an estimated loss of 30-40
victims, with as many as 120-150 reported injuries. More than half of the city had to be
evacuated due to the flood waters. Emergency shelters are housing people who need shelter.
They are being provided food, clothing, and personal items they may need.
The FBI and FEMA have been a tremendous help in making the process move smoothly.
The FBI Explosives Unit is still investigating the explosion. They have found remnants of what
seems to be an explosive device, but have been unable to ascertain who may have planted it. Our
local law enforcement and medical assistance personnel are still helping as this unfortunate
occurrence has had a horrible impact on our city. This is the worst flooding we have had in over
100 years, prior to when the dam was built, all on the account of terrorism.