Dam Failure Emergency Classifications Failure is imminent or has occurred Condition A: Condition B: Potential failure situation is developing Non-failure emergency condition (may include flooding downstream) Ohio and Federal Dam Classification Systems Ohio Hazard Corresponding Federal Description Classification Classification Probable loss of life, serious hazard to health, structural damage Class I to high value property (i.e., homes, industries, major public High utilities) Flood water damage to homes, businesses, industrial structures II (no loss of life envisioned), damage to state and interstate High highways, railroads, only access to residential areas Damage to low value non- residential structures, local roads, Class Significant agricultural crops and livestock Class IV Losses restricted mainly to the dam Low Source: Definition Death can occur suddenly and without warning, even in an educational setting; it can be caused by violence, self-harm, a medical emergency or an accident. Functional Content Areas That May Apply Emergency Communication Medical Response Mental Health Services Rapid Assessment Shelter-in-Place Death Response Procedures Immediately clear the area except those who are providing direct support to the victim. Clear scene of any ongoing hazards for any medical or other hazards created by the event. Notify family If the victim is a staff member, notify Human Resources to provide notification to family. Notification must be made in person. If the victim is a student, coordinate with law enforcement to notify parents, if not Notification must be made in person.
Dam Failure Emergency Classifications Condition A: Failure is imminent or has occurred Condition B: Potential failure situation is developing Non-failure emergency condition (may include flooding downstream) Ohio and Federal Dam Classification Systems Ohio Hazard Classification Description Corresponding Federal Classification Class I Probable loss of life, serious hazard to health, structural damage to high value property (i.e., homes, industries, major public utilities) High II Flood water damage to homes, businesses, industrial structures (no loss of life envisioned), damage to state and interstate highways, railroads, only access to residential areas High Class Damage to low value non- residential structures, local roads, agricultural crops and livestock Significant Class IV Losses restricted mainly to the dam Low Source: Definition Death can occur suddenly and without warning, even in an educational setting; it can be caused by violence, self-harm, a medical emergency or an accident. Functional Content Areas That May Apply Emergency Communication Medical Response Mental Health Services Rapid Assessment Shelter-in-Place Death Response Procedures Immediately clear the area except those who are providing direct support to the victim. Clear scene of any ongoing hazards for any medical or other hazards created by the event. Notify family If the victim is a staff member, notify Human Resources to provide notification to family. Notification must be made in person. If the victim is a student, coordinate with law enforcement to notify parents, if not Notification must be made in person.
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