Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Registration is free but required. To register for this event, please use the website listed above. Please note: Webinar log in/ call in information will be sent out several days prior to the date of the Coffee Break.
Description:
Did you know that the average age of dams throughout the United States is well beyond the anticipated 50-year lifespan? In several states across Region III, the average age is over 70 years. Aging dam infrastructure is becoming a national concern as High Hazard Potential Dam (HHPD) failures put Americans at risk, result in infrastructure damage, and can have substantial negative economic and environmental impacts. In order to prevent future catastrophic events due to dam failure, it is important for both the state and local government to understand the risk of the 1,739 HHPDs that span across FEMA Region III. This webinar will explore how the risk of dam failure can be effectively assessed and addressed through state and local Hazard Mitigation Plans, FEMA’s HHPD grant program, and emergency action plans.
This webinar is part of FEMA Region III's Coffee Break Series
