
The resource discusses emergency preparedness planning for dams, emphasizing the importance of including dams in community resilience planning. It highlights the need for hazard mitigation plans to address dam-related risks and mitigation strategies for various scenarios such as dam failures, operational incidents, and residual risks post-rehabilitation. The document also outlines the process of developing flood valley management plans and risk mitigation plans for dams at high risk, including considerations of federal and state environmental policies. It mentions collaborative efforts between FEMA and communities to establish goals and objectives related to dam safety and emergency preparedness.