The National Dam Safety Program Biennial Report to the United States Congress, Fiscal Years 2018–2019
Date Published: November 17, 2022
The National Dam Safety Program Biennial Report to the United States Congress for Fiscal Years 2018-2019 outlines the history, activities, accomplishments, challenges, and legislative requirements related to dam safety in the United States. It highlights efforts by FEMA and other agencies to reduce risks associated with dam failures, emphasizing the importance of maintaining and improving the safety and resilience of the nation's dam infrastructure through inspection, training, research, and collaboration with various stakeholders.
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Disaster PhaseBefore
File TypePDF
LanguageEnglish
Category
Regulatory ComplianceEmergency PreparednessEmergency ResponseTechnical GuidanceMitigation & PlanningTraining & ExercisesRisk Communication
Audience
Community OfficialsPublicCritical Facilities UtilitiesBuilding Professionals
Hazard Type
Other HazardsHurricaneDam FailureFlooding
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National Dam Safety Programdam safety standardstrainingHazard MitigationinfrastructureHHPD grant programgrant fundingemergency preparednessHigh-Hazard Potential Damunacceptable risk to the publicTrainingFEMAEmergency ResponseDam Safetyhigh hazard potential damsPublic AssistanceCollaborationRisk Reductionstate dam safety programlegislationinspectiondam safetyrisk management