CTA-0 Summary Sheet Overview

This summary sheet provides an overview of FEMA's Collaborative Technical Assistance (CTA) program, which supports communities in preparing for dam-related emergencies. The CTA process includes facilitated planning sessions, needs assessments, and exercises to help stakeholders such as dam owners, emergency managers, and community planners develop or refine emergency action plans and operational procedures. The program emphasizes risk communication, stakeholder engagement, and the use of modeling tools to understand dam failure scenarios and their consequences. Outcomes include improved emergency preparedness, updated plans, and enhanced coordination among organizations at risk from dam-related hazards.