Proactive Actions (Dam Safety Series Fact Sheet 4)

This fact sheet highlights proactive measures taken before and during Hurricane Matthew in 2016 to prevent dam failures and support response efforts. It details actions such as dam inspections, reservoir drawdowns, coordination with supporting entities, material procurement, and updates to hazard models and inundation maps. The resource is intended for officials, engineers, emergency managers, dam owners and operators, and property owners near dams. It emphasizes practical steps for dam safety preparedness and response.