Risk Mitigation (Public Safety)

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Risk Mitigation Measures

• Public Education
• Control Exposure
• Mitigate or Eliminate Hazards
• Prepare for Emergency Response

Examples

Learn more about how human factors impact incidents and failures at dams at DamFailures.org

Best Practices Resources

Dam Safety Warning Signs Best Practices (FEMA P-2188), 2021

Guidelines for Public Safety at Hydropower Projects, FERC, 1992

Trainings

On-Demand Webinar: Introduction to Public Safety Risk Evaluation and Treatment for Dams and Levees

Citations:

Revision ID: 5642
Revision Date: 12/14/2022