4.12. SR 06-16-2014 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Training Training shall be conducted to ensure that parties involved in implementation of the EAP are familiar with all elements of the plan, the availability of equipment, and their responsibilities and duties under the plan. A careful record and roster for each training should be maintained. An annual training shall be held for Elk River Municipal Utilities personnel involved in dam activities and operation. This training should prepare personnel for problem detection and evaluation, how problems relate to determining the appropriate emergency level, and appropriate responses during emergency situations. This training should also be held within 30 days after assignment of new dam operation personnel. An annual review of the EAP will be conducted for all involved parties. The purpose of this training will be to train parties in the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency, to answer questions regarding the procedures, and to test understanding of the EAP. Feedback shall be obtained during this review and be taken into account during update of the plan. Exercising On an annual basis, a test of the emergency preparedness of dam operating personnel and other parties involved in implementation of the EAP shall be made to evaluate the effectiveness and understanding of the EAP. These exercises will include an annual drill, as well as periodic tabletop and functional exercises, all of which should include participation by all parties in the notification flowchart. During these exercises, the dam owner and operator will choose a hypothetical situation to which the appropriate procedures and responses will be determined by each involved party. Upon completion of each exercise, Elk River Municipal Utilities will verify that the plan is adequate and, if not, will revise the EAP based on the comments and outcome of the evaluation. Updating A review of the adequacy of the EAP shall be conducted at least annually. During this review, an evaluation of any changes in flood inundation areas, downstream developments, or in the reservoir should be made to determine whether any revisions to the current EAP (including inundation maps) are necessary. The EAP should be updated promptly after each change in involved personnel or their contact information, or after completion of the exercises or trainings. If no revisions are necessary within a given year, a statement that the review was made and no revision to the EAP was necessary should be provided to each recipient of the original EAP. Copies of any revisions that do result from updating the EAP should be furnished to all individuals to whom the original EAP was distributed. The list of EAP holders in Appendix E should be followed to ensure that all copies of the EAP are revised. Posting An up-to-date copy of the notification flowchart shall be posted on the observation deck at the dam and at the Elk River Emergency Operations Center. Copies of the complete EAP are also held by all of the parties in Appendix E. 64