Planning for Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Silver Lake


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Planning for Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Silver Lake

Resource Type ASDSO Journal Articles
Title Planning for Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Silver Lake
Author/Presenter Schwalbach, Teresa A.
Organization/Agency Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Publisher Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Year 2008
Date 06/2008
Journal Title The Journal of Dam Safety
Journal Volume 6
Journal Issue 2
ISBN/ISSN ISSN: 1944-9836
Abstract/Additional Information In the event of a dam failure, emergency responders play a vital role. The author-Emergency Management Coordinator for Marquette County-recounts how an updated emergency action plan and ongoing communications between responders and dam owners contributed to a successful response by emergency personnel during the 2003 Silver Lake dam failure in Marquette County, Michigan. 6 pp.
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