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Dam Emergency Planning

Explore the challenges and solutions in emergency planning for dams in Montgomery County, Maryland. Discover case stories, recurring challenges, and effective strategies for operational coordination, public information, and mass care.

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Dam Emergency Planning

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  1. Dam Emergency Planning Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security

  2. Bit of Background • National Capital Region (NCR) • ~8 million people region-wide • 8 counties • Nearly 3 dozen municipalities • Montgomery County • 1.1 million • 19 municipalities

  3. Bit of Background • Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) • COMAR 26.17.04.05 • Low, Significant, High Hazard • Addt’l info, EAP Templates

  4. Bit of Background • No natural lakes in Maryland • 27 Significant / High hazard dams • Majority earthen dams • Numerous local challenges • Hazard creep • Multiple owner/operators • Urbanized water sheds • Short warning time

  5. 3 Case Stories • Lake Needwood (2006) • Local Event Overview • Regional Event Overview • Wheaton Dam (Yearly) • Burnt Mills Dam (2014)

  6. 3 Recurring Challenges • Operational Coordination • Before & during • Public Information & Warning • Internal Communication • Public Information • Mass Care

  7. Solutions In a Snap • Operational Coordination • WebEOC • Systems Integration • Hazard Mitigation Funds • Public Information & Warning • Mass Notification Software • IPAWS • Mass Care • WebEOC

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  10. Final Thoughts • “Can do” attitude goes a long way • Success lies more on the staff than the stuff • Area familiarization plays a key role • Train like you fight, fight like you train

  11. Contact Information Matt Miziorko E: matthias.miziorko@montgomerycountymd.gov -Subject: Best Practice for Dams

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