Resource
Planning for Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Silver Lake
Resource Type
ASDSO Journal Articles
Reference Title
Planning for Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Silver Lake
Organization/Agency
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Publisher Name
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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