Department Staff Contact Information

CONFIDENTIAL

CONFIDENTIAL

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Engineering and Construction

Division of Dam Safety & Flood Control

July 2016

SOP Page 2 of 7 July 2016

Table of Contents

Introduction

I. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Dam Emergencies ................................................... 4

II. Dam Safety Emergency Procedures Flowchart ............................................................................. 5

III. Dam Emergency Information ......................................................................................................... 6

IV. Phone Call/Action Log ..................................................................................................................... 7

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Engineering and Construction Contact Information

Appendix B: Additional NJDEP Contact Information

Appendix C: NJDEP Dam Safety Emergency Response Information

- Emergency Condition Identification

- General Responsibilities Under the EAP

- Common Failure Modes and Responses

- Media Policy

- Links to Dam Safety Documents

Appendix D: Procedures for Major Rainfall Events

- Policy on Lowering of Impoundments

- Pre-storm Message to Dam Owners

- Contact Information for Class I and II Dams

Appendix E: Post-Earthquake Inspection Guidance

- Large Dam Contact Information

Appendix F: Security Policy and Procedures

- National Terrorism Advisory System

- Suspicious Activity Reporting

- Domestic Security Information Sharing Policy

Appendix G: NJDEP Emergency Operations Situation Report (SITREP)

Appendix H: Employee Safety Guidelines

Appendix I: County / State / Federal Emergency Management Contact Information

Appendix J: Contact Information for NJDEP Fish & Wildlife / Parks & Forestry Dams

Appendix K: State Fueling Stations

Appendix L: Additional Copies of Forms A and B


Introduction

The purpose of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is to assist the Bureau of Dam Safety

and Flood Control (Bureau) in preparing for and responding to potential dam emergency

situations. The SOP outlines specific procedures to be followed by Bureau staff for a range of

possible scenarios including the preparation for a major forecasted rainfall event or response to a

reported dam emergency or large earthquake. The SOP also contains security related policy and

procedures related to the National Terrorism Advisory System, Suspicious Activity Reporting,

and Information Sharing. In addition to procedures, the SOP contains lists of essential contacts

that may be needed by Bureau staff such as dam owners/operators, emergency management

coordinators, and other NJDEP contacts. Given the unique nature of each dam and emergency

scenario, the procedures contained within this document should be considered general guidance

only. Varying or additional response actions may be needed based on the actual conditions.

Bureau staff should be familiar with the information contained within this SOP and should

review the document periodically. The SOP will be updated annually to ensure that contact

information and dam lists remain current. Please note that this document contains sensitive

information that must be protected from unauthorized or public dissemination. As such, the SOP

should not be shared outside of this Bureau without prior approval of management.


I. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Dam Emergencies

Upon notification of a potential dam incident, the following procedures should be followed in

combination with the Emergency Procedure Flowchart on page 5. The bold numbers in

the flowchart correspond to the procedures below.

1. Dam failure or potential dam failure reported.

2. Pertinent information for the reported dam emergency should be recorded on Form A,

page 6. Record all actions taken, which includes any contacts with other agencies,

conversations, phone calls made and/or received and any direction given to the dam

owner on Form B, page 7. The date and time must also be included on Form B.

3. Assess the situation, identify and confirm emergency condition, review NJDEP -

BDS&FC responsibilities and review appropriate response to the dam emergency. The

information can be found in Appendix C.

4. Contact (insert designated management/staff here) if they have not already been notified.

See Appendix A for phone numbers.

5. Contact all organizations found in Box 5 of the flowchart if deemed necessary.

6. Based on the emergency and cause of the emergency, implement the appropriate response

as found in Appendix C.

7. Proceed to coordinate dam incident response with State, County and local OEM. In

addition, contact any other affected agencies. See Appendix I for contact information.

8. Review and act upon procedures found in Appendix C. This includes “Termination”

(State determines that the declared emergency condition no longer exists onsite) and

“Recovery”.

9. Department staff must prepare report concerning the emergency. The report must include

all actions taken by staff, the present condition of the dam and any other pertinent

information.


II. Dam Safety Emergency Procedures Flowchart

Dam Safety Office:

Collect required information on Form A, Page 6 (2)

Assess situation and verify emergency (3)

Contact the following: (Insert designated

management/staff here) [Appendix A] (4)

Bureau Staff Required on Site

At Site:

a. Assess situation and reconfirm

emergency condition [App. C] (6)

b. Contact supervisor and coordinate

with state, county, local OEM, and

other effected agencies [App. I] (7)

c. Review and act upon procedures

for emergencies in Appendix C (8)

Incident reported by DEP dispatch center,

owner/operator, or third party (1)

Notify the following if determined necessary:

a. State OEM [Appendix I]:

(xxx) xxx-xxxx (option #1)

b. County OEM [Appendix I]

c. DEP Hotline: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

d. Owner/Operator

e. Owner’s engineer

Prepare incident report (9)

Is Bureau

staff required

on site?

Contact owner/operator and

engineer to submit

incident report and schedule

(5)

IF YES IF NO


III. Dam Emergency Information

Form A

Date: Time:

Name of person reporting incident and affiliation:

Phone Number:

Name of Dam & NJ Dam File No.:

(Note: If unregistered, obtain pertinent information regarding dam and downstream area.)

Location of Dam

Township / County:

Stream:

Nearest Road(s):

Emergency Information

Type of emergency:

Location of problem:

Status of problem (i.e. conditions worsening, stabilized, historic problem):

Current freeboard (if applicable):

Ability to drawdown impoundment level (downstream flooding concerns?):

What actions have been taken and has engineer been contacted?

Has EAP been activated?

Current emergency condition (circle one): Advisory / Warning / Emergency / Breach

*Additional copies of form are located in Appendix L*


IV. Phone Call/Action Log

Form B

TIME/DATE SUMMARY OF PHONE CALL/ACTION INITIAL

*Additional copies of form are located in Appendix L*

APPENDIX A:

Engineering and Construction Contact Information


Contact Information

Work Cell Home

Assistant Commissioner -

Engineering & Construction

Executive Assistant

Administrator - Division of Dam

Safety & Flood Control

Work Cell Home

Bureau Chief - Dam Safety

Work Cell Home

Bureau Chief - Flood Control

Bureau of Flood Control: ###-###-####

Bureau of Dam Safety: ###-###-####

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Contact Information

Office of Flood Hazard Risk Reduction & Resiliency Grant Program

Work Cell Home

State Vehicle Radio Assignment

Dam Safety & Flood Control - Pool Cell Phones

Work Cell Home

Manager - Coastal Engineering

Office of Flood Hazard Risk Reduction Measures: ###-###-####

Work Cell Home

Manager

Bureau of Coastal Engineering: ###-###-####

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APPENDIX B:

Additional DEP Contact Information

Additional DEP Resources

Contact Information

DEP Press Office: ###-###-####

NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife - Freshwater Fisheries (for fish salvage)

Field Office

Regional Office

Primary Secondary Desk

DEP Emergency Response Coordinators (See Following List)

GIS - Emergency Mapping Team

DEP Hotline: 24-hr ###-###-####

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UPDATED:

PROGRAM AREA COORDINATOR OFFICE HOME STATE MOBILE CELLDEPUTY COMMISSIONER (name) Emergency Management

Division of Science, Research, and Environmental Health

Division of Information Technology

CHIEF OF STAFF (name) Human Resources

Office of Occupational Health & Safety

General Services & Systems Coordination

AIR QUALITY, ENERGY, & SUSTAINABILITY (name)Assistant Commissioner's Office

Division of Energy Security & Sustainability

Bureau of Environmental Radiation

Bureau of Nuclear Engineering

*This Emergency Response Coordinators List supersedes all previously dated Emergency Response Coordinators Lists.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONEMERGENCY RESPONSE COORDINATORS

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UPDATED:

PROGRAM AREA COORDINATOR OFFICE HOME STATE MOBILE CELL



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AIR QUALITY, ENERGY, & SUSTAINABILITY -- continued (name) Bureau of Energy & Sustainability

Division of Air Quality

Bureau of (Air) Monitoring

COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT (name)Assistant Commissioner's Office

Division of Air Enforcement Bureau of Air Compliance & Enforcement

Division of Compliance Operations Bureau of Local Environmental Management & Right to Know

Division of Pesticides, Waste, & UST Enforcement Bureau of Solid Waste Compliance & Enforcement

Bureau of Hazardous Waste and UST Compliance & Enforcement Hazardous Waste

Underground Storage Tank

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COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT -- continued (name) Bureau of Release Prevention

Division of Water and Land Use Enforcement Bureau of Water Compliance & Enforcement

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION (name) Dam Safety & Flood Control

Coastal Engineering

LAND USE MANAGEMENT (name)Division of Land Use Regulation

Flood Hazard Area (North, Inland Regulation)

Flood Hazard Area (South, Coastal Regulation) Coastal Area (Coastal Regulation) Freshwater Wetlands (State Wide) Freshwater Wetlands (State Wide) & Transportation Related Projects Bureau of Technical ServicesOffice of Policy Implementation

NATURAL & HISTORIC RESOURCES (name)State Forest Fire Service

State Park Police

Division of Fish & Wildlife Bureau of Law Enforcement

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NATURAL & HISTORIC RESOURCES -- continued (name)Division of Parks & Forestry State Park Service

State Forestry Service Natural Resources Restoration

SITE REMEDIATION & WASTE MANAGEMENT (name)Division of Remediation Management Publicly Funded Response Element

Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste

WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (name)Assistant Commissioner's Office

Division of Water Quality

Division of Water Supply & Geoscience

Division of Water Monitoring & Standards

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APPENDIX C:

NJDEP Dam Safety Emergency Response Information

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NJDEP Dam Safety Emergency Response Information

Dam emergencies are typically reported directly to the Bureau or to the DEP Emergency

Dispatch Center via the dam owner, a citizen, local officials, local or state police, etc. If the

Dispatch Center is notified, they will in turn notify the Bureau’s Emergency Response

Coordinator via telephone.

During non-working hours, the Bureau Coordinator will refer to the telephone listing of Bureau

of Dam Safety and Flood Control personnel (Appendix A) and select both an on-site coordinator

and on-site communications coordinator to be assigned to the site. The Bureau Coordinator may

choose to assign only one person to the site for emergencies less serious in nature. If Bureau

staff needs to access the office during non-working hours or a weekend (and (insert staff with

access here) are unavailable to provide entry), arrangements can be made through the DEP

Hotline at xxx-xxx-xxxx for the State Police to open the building.

Upon notification of a potential emergency condition at a dam, the Standard Operating

Procedures outlined in Section I and Section II of this document should be followed.

Prior to departing to a site in response to a reported dam emergency, important project

information should be gathered including:

1. Available file information including design plans

2. Emergency Action Plan

3. Location map (U.S.G.S. or State Atlas map)

4. Name of dam owner and contact information

5. Name of dam owner’s engineer and contact information

6. Information about upstream and downstream dams

7. Weather conditions for the area in question

Upon arriving at the site, Bureau staff is to assess the situation and reconfirm that an emergency

condition exists at the dam. Once the situation has been assessed, the Bureau’s on-site

representative must contact a Bureau supervisor. Coordination with State, County, and Local

OEM officials and other affected agencies should be done as needed.

The following pages include guidance on Emergency Condition Identification, General

Responsibilities Under the EAP, Common Failure Modes and Appropriate Responses, Media

Policy, NJ ROIC Operational Response Levels, and Links to Dam Safety Documents.

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Emergency Condition Identification

Since the goal of dam emergency planning is to protect lives and property, the timely

identification of emergency conditions by trained personnel becomes paramount. Procedures to

identify emergency conditions have been established by NJ-OEM. Four (4) dam emergency

conditions of varying severity have been identified and are described below.

Dam Advisory Condition

A Dam Advisory Condition is a situation where an unusual problem or situation has occurred,

but a failure of the dam is not imminent. Examples of a Dam Advisory Condition are:

- Instrumentation readings reach pre-determined numerical limits.

- Any undocumented or unusual spring.

- Any sign of piping.

- Any sign of slumping.

- Any sinkhole.

- Any unusual crack.

- Any unusual wet spot or boggy area.

- Any seismic event regardless of how slight.

- Any obstruction in the spillway.

- Evidence of damage due to vandalism at any structure(s).

- Bomb threat.

- A civil disorder near the reservoir structure(s).

- Any aircraft accident near the reservoir structure(s).

Required responses are: [refer to SOP and Emergency Action Plan for #’s]

- Notify municipal OEM.

- Notify county OEM.

- Notify NJ-OEM.

- Notify NJ-DSS.

- Investigation.

- Assessment and response.

Dam Warning Condition

A Dam Warning Condition is any developing or occurring event or circumstance which is or

may adversely affect the integrity of the dam but is considered controllable. The Dam

Warning Condition has the potential of evolving into a Dam Emergency or a Dam Breach

Condition. Examples of a Dam Warning Condition are:

- Water level of the lake is at an unsafe level and is rising threatening to

overtop the dam.

- Any developing erosion, settlement or upheaval occurring on the

downstream slope or at the toe of the dam and is considered to be

controllable.

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- Any undocumented leakage through any dam structure considered to be

controllable.




- Notify NJ-OEM.

- Notify NJ-DSS.

- Investigation.

- Assessment and response.

Dam Emergency Condition

A Dam Emergency Condition is defined as one or more of the following situations:

- Water has overtopped or will overtop any dam or dike.

- Any uncontrollable erosion, settlement or upheaval occurring on the

downstream slope or at the toe of the dam.

- Any uncontrollable leakage through any dam structure.




- Notify NJ-OEM.

- Notify NJ-DSS.

- Commence emergency actions.

- Issue public warning and begin evacuation.

Dam Breach Condition

A Dam Breach Condition is defined as:

- A dislocation or failure of any structure which allows for an expanding,

uncontrollable discharge of water through the spillway, dam or dikes

indicating a breach is occurring.




- Notify NJ-OEM.

- Notify NJ-DSS.

- Commence emergency actions.

- Issue public warning and begin evacuation.

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General Responsibilities Under the EAP

Dam Owner/Operator Responsibilities: During an emergency condition:

1. Identification of the emergency condition.

2. Notification of the Office of Emergency Management (OEMs) and New Jersey

Department of Environmental Protection, Dam Safety Section (NJ-DSS). [refer to

SOP and Emergency Action Plan for #’s]

3. Implementation and direction of emergency repairs.

4. Update the emergency status to the OEMs and NJ-DSS.

5. Provisions for security measures at the dam.

6. Provision of technical assistance to OEM officials, when necessary.

7. Reporting termination of emergency situation on-site at the dam.

In non-emergency conditions, owner/operator must also provide for:

8. Routine maintenance and operations of the dam.

9. Routine surveillance of the dam.

10. Routine inspection of the dam.

11. Annual review, updating, and distribution of the EAP.

Owner/Operators EAP Coordinator Responsibility

Once the dam owner/operator has designated an EAP Coordinator, that person shall be

responsible for EAP related activities including:

1. Inclusion and distribution of document revisions.

2. Establish training seminars.

3. Coordinate EAP exercises.

4. Contact person for any EAP related inquiries.

Municipal OEM Responsibilities: 1. Warn the public of emergency conditions at the dam.

2. Implement and direct required evacuations of threatened areas.

3. Establish reception centers for evacuated people.

4. Secure and control access to evacuated areas.

5. Conduct rescue and recovery operations as required.

6. Determination and declaration of termination of an emergency/disaster response

activities off-site.

County OEM Responsibilities: 1. Pass warning of emergency conditions at the dam to all affected municipalities.

2. Provide assistance to municipalities to help fulfill the emergency responsibilities.

NJ-OEM Responsibilities: 1. Assumption of control and coordination (when appropriate) of all emergency actions

in accordance with Public Law.

2. Provision of assistance to the affected municipalities and counties (when requested

and beyond their capabilities).

3. Coordination of specialized assistance.

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4. Notification of appropriate State agencies.

5. Notification of appropriate counties of any declared emergency condition.

6. Periodic testing of the emergency notification procedures.

NJ-DSS Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical assistance to the dam owner/operator.

2. Assist in the evaluation and resolution of potential emergency conditions.

3. Has the authority to direct the owner/operator to take necessary safety

measures.

Termination

The owner/operator is responsible for evaluating a declared emergency condition. The

NJ-DSS is responsible for making the decision, when appropriate, that an emergency

condition no longer exists on-site at the Dam. The Office of Emergency Management

representatives (OEMs) are responsible for declaring termination of an emergency

condition off-site. As such, it will be the responsibility of the owner/operator to notify the

OEMs of an emergency condition termination promptly.

As part of the termination phase, the County/Municipal OEM will be responsible to

conduct a critique of the overall emergency response and to prepare a report documenting

emergency procedures and actions. The critique process will be a discussion of the events

that occurred prior to, during, and after a dam emergency. Participants review and

evaluate their particular actions. The purpose of the critique is to determine what, if any,

practicable improvements could be made for potential future emergencies, and conversely

to identify deficiencies in procedures, manpower, materials and equipment. A report will

be prepared and submitted to the NJ-OEM and NJ-DSS.

Recovery

The basic goal of the recovery phase is to demobilize and return to the pre-emergency

situation. The owner/operator is responsible for implementing all actions necessary to

achieve this goal on-site at the dam. The Emergency Management Service (EMS) has the

responsibility to effectuate recovery off-site in the affected communities.

The Owner/Operator is responsible for directing all on-site recovery activities. The basic

recovery actions common to the four dam emergency conditions are:

- Secure access to emergency site,

- Restore basic facilities and services, and

- Assess damage.

An additional activity that could be part of a high level dam emergency with associated

physical actions would be a disaster declaration. Official disaster declarations would be

made by members of the EMS, not by the owner of the dam.

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A damage assessment report will be prepared by the owner to quantify the economic

damages and to evaluate the impacts to the dam structure or the lake. Damage assessment

will be done in two stages. The first stage will estimate the overall impacts in a broad

sense and will be prepared as soon as possible following the dam emergency. The second

stage will be a detailed evaluation and formal report of all impacts. The damage

assessment report will be prepared and submitted to the NJ-OEM and NJ-DSS.

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Common Failure Modes and Appropriate Response

Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control Staff are assigned to the dam site to assess the potential

failure mode, failure probability, potential consequences of a dam failure, and provide technical

advice to local officials, the dam owner, and the disaster coordinator. Common failure modes

and the associated emergency procedures to be recommended are as follows:

1. Overtopping of earth embankment:

If the dam in question consists (in whole or part) of an earthen embankment or dike

which serves to impound water, and this embankment is eroding under the influence of

water overflowing its crest, then there is a potential for an overtopping failure.

The overtopping failure usually starts with the formation of one or several notches at the

crest of the embankment. The notches will increase in size until the invert (or bottom) of

the notch reaches the original foundation level, where scour resistant materials are

logically present. At this point, the gap in the embankment increases through lateral

erosion.

To assess the failure probability, the following factors must be considered:

a. If the embankment crest is adequately protected and stabilized with rip-rap,

concrete, asphalt, etc., the likelihood of an over-topping failure is reduced.

b. Wide embankment with relatively flat side slopes (i.e. 4:1 or less) will offer

greater resistance to notch formations

c. The presence of a concrete core wall in the embankment will offer resistance to

crest erosion and notch formations. However, excessive erosion and sloughing of

the downstream slope of the embankment due to overtopping could reduce the

dam’s stability against overtopping and sliding.

To assess the potential consequences of overtopping failure, the following should be

undertaken:

a. Determine the volume of water behind the dam and the level of water against the

dam. The magnitude of these features will determine the pattern of the flow,

which results from dam failure.

b. Examine the depth, velocity, and embankment cover condition plus storm

conditions (i.e. has the flow peaked, is it still raining, etc.) in determining the

severity of the condition.

c. A reconnaissance of all low-lying areas downstream of the dam should be made

to identify the area of inundation. By referring to topographic maps or inundation

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maps, when available, of the downstream area, determine the impact of the dam

failure in terms of number of persons, facilities affected, etc.

d. The presence of constrictions in the downstream channel (i.e. bridges, culverts,

narrow channel sections, etc.) must be considered for their potential to attenuate a

breach flood wave.

Emergency Actions to be recommended:

a. The populace living in the low-lying areas downstream of the dam should be

notified of the possible dam failure by the local emergency management

coordinator. Sound engineering judgment must be used to determine the

necessity for evacuation of the downstream populace based upon the failure

probability and the potential consequences of the dam failure.

b. Coordinated releases from impoundments downstream should be investigated to

lessen the impact of the surcharge created by the failure of the dam in question.

c. Releases from upstream impoundments should be coordinated to prevent

excessive surcharges on the dam in question.

d. The possibility of making releases and adjusting the storage levels of the

impoundment in questions by opening spillway gates and/or low level outlets

should be investigated carefully.

e. Removal of debris or other obstructions (other than flashboards or gates) which

could be causing the overtopping.

f. Stabilize the top of the earth embankment by placing sandbags along the top of

the embankment to forestall an overtopping failure if adequate stabilization is not

already present.

g. Consider a carefully planned notching of the dam spillway if the failure

probability is high and the potential consequences of the dam failure are

extremely detrimental to lives and property downstream.

2. Embankment seepage (Piping)

If the dam in question consists (in whole or part) of an earthen embankment or dike

which serves to impound water, and excessive internal leakage through the embankment

is observed in the form of water emissions from the downstream face of the embankment

or dike, then there is a potential for a piping failure.

The internal piping failure usually starts with the formation of an internal passageway (or

pipe) along which water from the impoundment will pass through the earth structure.

Unless this passageway is blocked by soil fines trapped in a coarser lattice, the “pipe”

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will rapidly increase in size as a result of internal erosion along the “pipe” until the

earthen structure above the “pipe” collapses. At that time, the breach gap in the

embankment acquires a shape similar to final shape of the gap produced by an

overtopping failure. Unlike the usually gradual gap evolution observed as a result of

overtopping, there is a sudden gap capacity increase at the collapse of the roof of the

“pipe”.

To assess the failure probability, the following factors must be considered:

a. The presence of a concrete core wall of significant thickness (usually 18” or

greater) in the earth embankment will reduce the likelihood of a piping failure

since the concrete core offers greater resistance to erosion.

b. Piping is usually evidenced by the presence of turbid or muddy water being

emitted from the downstream face of the earth embankment. The turbid water

contains the eroded internal embankment materials from along the walls of the

"pipe". Therefore the turbidity (or degree of muddiness) of the seepage water will

reflect the extent of the piping. Clear seepage water usually indicates little or no

internal erosion.

c. Investigate the possible existence and location of underground springs and/or toe

drains in the vicinity of the downstream toe of the dam which may exhibit

symptoms similar to that of piping.

To assess the potential consequences of a piping failure, the following should be

undertaken:


dam. The magnitude of these features will determine the pattern of the flow


b. A reconnaissance of all low-lying areas downstream of the dam should be made

to identify the area of inundation. By referring to topographic maps of the

downstream area, determine the impact of the dam failure in terms of number of

persons, facilities affected, etc.

c. The presence of constrictions in the downstream channel (i.e. bridges, culverts,


breach flood wave.

Emergency Action to be recommended:




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necessity for evacuation of the downstream populace based upon the failure

probability and the potential consequences of the dam failure.


lessen the impact of the surcharge created by the failure of the dam in questions.

c. Release from upstream impoundments should be coordinated to prevent excessive

surcharges on the dam in question.


impoundment in question by opening spillway gates and/or low-level outlets


e. Consider a carefully planned notching of the dam spillway if the failure

probability is high and the potential consequences of the dam failure are

extremely detrimental to lives and property downstream.

3. Structural Failures

Structural failures consist of sliding and overturning of concrete gravity dams, failure of

spillway gates or outlet works. Such failures are usually instantaneous by nature in that

they do not exhibit early signs of impending failure as compared to overtopping or piping

failures. Therefore, an emergency response to this type of failure would be a recovery

operation only. However, if some early signs are available, the following features should

be considered in assessing the potential consequences of structural failures:


dam. The magnitude of these features will determine the pattern of the flow


b. A reconnaissance of all low-lying areas downstream of the dam should be made

to identify the area of inundation. By referring to topographic maps of the

downstream area, determine the impact of the dam failure in terms of number of

persons, facilities affected, etc.

c. The presence of constrictions in the downstream channel (i.e. bridges, culverts,


breach flood wave.

Emergency Actions to be recommended:




necessity for evacuation of the downstream populace based upon conservative

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determination of the approximate limits of inundation resulting from the dam

failure.


lessen the impact of the surcharge created by the failure of the dam in questions.

c. Release from upstream impoundments should be coordinated to prevent excessive

surcharges on the dam in question.


impoundment in question by opening spillway gates and/or low-level outlets


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Media Policy

During an emergency, media personnel may be present on site and request information regarding

the current situation. If approached by media personnel, Bureau staff should be prepared to

briefly comment on the current situation (information should not be volunteered). If additional

information is requested, media should be directed to contact DEP’s Press Office at xxx-xxx-

xxxx. The DEP’s Press Office and Bureau Management should be contacted to inform them of

any comments made to the media about the current situation. All inquiries from the media

received while in the office should be directed to the DEP’s Press Office.

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NJ ROIC Operational Response Levels

INSERT STATE FUSION CENTER OPERATION LEVELS

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Links to Dam Safety Documents

Dam Safety Standards

Safe Dam Act

Inspection Guidelines

Emergency Action Plan

Sample Operation & Maintenance Manual

Dam Construction Permit Application

Construction Notification Form

Construction Completion Form

Dam Safety Compliance Schedule Form

Dredging Guidelines

Requirements for Articulated Block (ACB)

NRCS 24 Hour Rainfall Information

Dam, Lake, Stream, Flood Control, Water Resources and Wastewater Treatment Project Bond

Act of 2003

Loan Application

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/standard.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/act.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/vicguid2.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/eapform.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/o&mexam.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/ds96.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/constnot.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/comprep.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/dsscsf.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/dredging_requirements.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/acb_reqs.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/nrcs_24hour_rainfall.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/chapter162.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/chapter162.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/damsafety/docs/loanapp3.pdf

APPENDIX D:

Procedures for Major Rainfall Events

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Operating Procedures for Major Rainfall Events

Upon recognition of a potential (or actual) rainfall event that may exceed 4 inches and/or at the

discretion of the Director (or his stand in) of the Bureau of Dam Safety (Bureau), an advisory

condition may be declared within the Bureau. This advisory condition will be an internal process

and applies within our Bureau only. In case of this event, the following operating procedures

should be followed:

1. Manager, along with available staff, will determine potentially affected Counties.

2. All Bureau personnel should refer to their SOP for Dam Emergencies and the following two

spreadsheets attached to this section (also available within the database):

Emergency Contact information for High Hazard Dams

Emergency Contact information for Significant Hazard Dams

If the advisory is declared during normal business hours,

a. The Director may delegate staff to contact the owners of high and/or significant

hazard dams within the affected area (as found on the above referenced spreadsheets).

The lists contain contact information for all high and significant hazard dams in the

state. The last column of the spreadsheet indicates if repairs are needed (i.e. the dam

may not be in full compliance with our regulations), and can be used to aid in the

determination of which dam owners should be contacted. Owners will be contacted

by phone or e-mail with a standard message (outlined on page D-3). The message to

the owner will include that they inspect their dam before, during and after the storm

(if possible) to determine the status of the structure and report any concerns to this

office. The owner will also be directed to implement their emergency action plan and

contact this office if they or their engineer determine that a potential emergency

condition exists at the dam.

b. Staff with State vehicles may be directed to leave the office early (on their way home)

and inspect various structures in the affected areas as determined by the Director.

c. Staff should record any contacts or inspections with a brief entry in the database. If a

field inspection or contact with owner reveals an emergency situation at a dam, staff

should follow the guidelines outlined in the SOP.

If the advisory is declared during non-normal business hours,

d. The Director may contact Supervisory staff at home which may in turn contact

additional staff to contact the owners of high and/or significant hazard dams as

outlined in (a.) above.

e. Staff with State vehicles may be directed to perform inspections in affected areas

during non business hours and/or on their way into the office (if appropriate).

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f. Staff should again record any contacts or inspections to be added with a brief entry in

the database when possible. If a field inspection or contact with owner reveals an

emergency situation at a dam, staff should follow the guidelines outlined in the SOP.

In preparation for the potential outlined above, the lists of emergency contact information for

High and Significant Hazard Dams will be updated periodically and distributed to staff. Those

lists must be added to your SOP for Dam Emergencies. A separate list of the dams classified as

Class I - Large Dams with location and contact information is included in Appendix E. You

should also take this time to ensure that you have a copy available at home in case the advisory

occurs during non-business hours.

Bureau’s policy on lowering impoundments prior to or during storm events:

The issue of lowering impoundments prior to and during significant storm events has been raised

in the past. The following is the Bureau’s policy on this matter:

The Bureau of Dam Safety does NOT recommend or require the lowering of

impoundments prior to, during, or immediately following a storm event unless the integrity

of the dam is in question. If a dam owner chooses to lower an impoundment for any

reason, we encourage them to coordinate with local and county emergency management

officials to ensure that any increased flow as a result of the lowering does not create

flooding conditions downstream of the dam. The dam owner must also coordinate with the

Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries (###-###-####). A lake lowering permit (issued by Bureau

of Freshwater Fisheries) is usually required prior to lowering.

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Message to relay to dam owners/operators in preparation of significant rainfall event via e-

mail:

This message is from the NJ DEP, Bureau of Dam Safety. Based on weather forecasts, it has

been determined that the potential for a significant rainfall event exists in the area of your dam.

At this time we are reminding high/significant hazard dam owners to check your Emergency

Action Plan to ensure that all contacts for emergency notification and emergency resources

(engineers, contractors, supplies, etc.) are up to date. Please also take a moment to refresh

yourself regarding the dam owner’s responsibilities in the event of an emergency.

Please monitor your dam before, during and after the storm event and report any concerns to this

office. Prior to the storm, please take precautions to ensure that all spillways are clear of debris

and that floating objects (boats, floating docks, etc.) which could block a spillway during high

flow events are secured, where possible. If you discover that a potential emergency condition

exists at the dam, you should immediately contact this office and your engineer, as well as

implement your emergency action plan.

If your dam has any known vulnerabilities that you wish to discuss in advance of the storm, we

recommend that you first contact your engineer. You may also contact our office at the number

below. No modifications should be made to the dam without approval from this office.

- PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS EMAIL -

Bureau of Dam Safety

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Phone: 609-984-0859

Contact Info for High Hazard Dams

Atlas # Dam Name Class City/Town County 24 hr contact Phone 24 hr phone 24 hr e-mail EAP

Insert contact info for High Hazard Dams

Contact Info for Significant Hazard Dams

Atlas # Dam Name Class City/Town County 24 hr contact Phone 24 hr phone 24 hr e-mail EAP

Insert contact info for Significant Hazard Dams

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*Insert operating procedures for any special facilities*

APPENDIX E:

Post-Earthquake Inspection Guidance

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Post-Earthquake Inspection Guidelines

The Bureau is automatically notified via e-mail by the US Geological Survey (USGS)

Earthquake Hazards Program (https://sslearthquake.usgs.gov/ens/) that an earthquake has

occurred within the region. The Bureau should notify the owners/operators of Class I

“Large” dams if an earthquake meeting the following criteria has occurred to confirm that

an inspection is being performed or has been completed. Available maps or GIS should

be utilized to determine which “Large” dams, if any, are located within the radius

specified below. A contact list for “Large” dam owners/operators and location

information is attached for reference. Post-earthquake inspections by Bureau Staff

will be performed on an as needed basis or as directed by the Bureau Coordinator.

Inspection Criteria:

The Bureau recommends that the dam owner/operator perform a site inspection following

any earthquake felt at the dam site regardless of hazard classification or earthquake

magnitude. However, a post-earthquake inspection of Class I (high hazard) and Class II

(significant hazard) dams must be performed by a New Jersey licensed Professional

Engineer hired by the dam owner/operator if the following criteria are met.

Earthquake magnitude of 5.0 or greater occurring with an epicenter located

within a 20 mile radius of the dam.

Earthquake magnitude of 4.0 or greater occurring with an epicenter located

within a 10 mile radius of the dam.

Following a seismic event as described above, an inspection of the dam should be

performed by the owner/operator immediately. An inspection must be performed by a NJ

PE as soon as possible, but no later then 24 hours after the event. The above criteria are

minimum requirements only and individual site conditions and earthquake characteristics

must also be considered when determining if a post-earthquake inspection is necessary.

For example, a dam that may be more vulnerable to instability during an earthquake (i.e.

liquefiable materials within the embankment or foundation) may require a post-

earthquake inspection by a NJ PE even if the above criteria are not met.

EAP Activation:

In accordance with the Bureau’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP), activation of the EAP

and issuance of a dam advisory condition is required following seismic activity meeting

the above criteria. The dam owner/operator is responsible for contacting the Bureau (and

other agencies on the EAP flow chart) to inform them of the status of the potential

emergency condition and either terminating or modifying the condition to match the

current status of the emergency.

Attached is a post-earthquake inspection form that has been developed by the Federal

Energy Regulatory Commission and modified by the Bureau. The form can be used by

the Bureau to assist in performing post-earthquake inspections.

https://sslearthquake.usgs.gov/ens/

Large Dam Contact Information

Dam Name Atlas # Latitude DM

Longitude DM Owner Contact Phone Email

Insert information for all Large Dams

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POST-EARTHQUAKE INSPECTION FORM

PROJECT:_________________________________________ DATE:____________________

INSPECTORS:__________________________________________________________________

EARTHQUAKE MAG. & DATE:___________________________

EPICENTRAL DISTANCE:_____ miles_____(km)

1. Are strong motion recording available? NO____ YES____.

Is reported or estimated peak ≥ 0.1g? NO____ YES____, if yes(or calculated potential g exceeds

0.1) go to ITEM A(back of form).

2. Are piezometer/uplift readings indicating abnormal trends? NO____ YES____, if yes go to

ITEM B. Summarize:____________________________________________________________.

3. Are inclinometer readings indicating abnormal trends? NO____ YES____, if yes go to ITEM C.

Summarize:____________________________________________________________________.

4. Are settlement/monument point readings indicating abnormal trends? NO____ YES____, if yes

go to ITEM C. Summarize:_______________________________________________________.

5. Is there evidence of increased downstream seepage? NO____ YES____, if yes go to ITEM D.

What is normal for this time of the year? ______________ What is recorded?____________

6. Is there evidence of turbid or muddy seepage? NO____ YES____, if yes go to ITEM E.

Summarize:____________________________________________________________________.

7. Is there evidence of piping, boil, and/or sinkhole development? NO____ YES____, if yes go to

ITEM E. Record number and severity of activity:____________________________________.

8. Is there evidence of cracks, bulging or settlements within earth embankments? NO____

YES____, if yes go to ITEM E. Summarize:__________________________________________.

9. Is there evidence of structural deformations within concrete structures? NO____ YES____, if

yes go to ITEM F. Describe:_______________________________________________________.

10. Is there evidence of gate malfunctions, such as binding spillway gates? NO____ YES____, if yes

go to ITEM F. Summarize:________________________________________________________.

11. Is liquefaction of foundation or embankment materials possible or suspected? NO____

YES____, if yes go to ITEM G. Summarize:__________________________________________.

12. Is there evidence of riprap displacements or settlement? NO____ YES____, if yes go to ITEM H.

Summarize: ____________________________________________________________________.

13. Is there evidence of landsliding or slumping near the dam and along the reservoir rim? NO____

YES____, if yes go to ITEM I. Summarize:___________________________________________.

14. Is there evidence of wave seiches? NO____ YES____, if yes go to ITEM I.

Summarize:_____________________________________________________________________.

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EARTHQUAKE INSPECTION ACTION ITEMS

ITEM A: If recorded ground motion >0.1 g then the potential for damage is significantly increased.

Heightened awareness is necessary during the inspection, and monitoring may be necessary

for longer periods of time.

ITEM B: If piezometers are indicating abnormal trends, then piezometers should continue to be

recorded at least daily until stabilized. If pore pressures continue to be elevated, there is a

potential for liquefaction and/or piping of fine embankment or foundation materials, or

increased uplift pressures on gravity structures. Evidence of instability must be re-examined on

a periodic basis.

ITEM C: If inclinometers/settlement points are indicating abnormal trends, then instruments should

continue to be recorded daily until stabilized. Emergency earth stabilization, or reservoir

drawdown, measures may be necessary if trends continue. Refer to EAP and initiate emergency

procedures, if necessary.

ITEM D: If downstream seepage increases then there is a potential for piping of fine materials. Be alert for

muddy or cloudy discharges and increase the awareness of potential instabilities.

ITEM E: If muddy seepage/boils/settlement is present this may be an indication of movement of fine

material from the dam and/or foundation. Depending upon the severity, further exploration may

be necessary, or emergency earth stabilization measures may be warranted if settlement is

observed within the embankment. Pour white paint down earthen cracks for determination of

crack depth and severity.

ITEM F: Structural deformations, such as settlement or cracking, within the concrete may be indicative of

potential failure; continue to monitor for deformations until stabilized. Inoperable spillway gates

may result in the lost ability to draw down the reservoir in emergency situations. Refer to EAP

and initiate emergency procedures.

ITEM G: Liquefaction of the foundation or embankment materials can create "quick" conditions which

may cause materials to flow under high pore pressures, possibly resulting in significant horizontal

and vertical displacements of the embankment. Be alert for the presence of boils, settlement of

embankments, increased seepage, etc. If present, monitor the conditions carefully and prepare

for potential emergency conditions. If continued movement is suspected, the reservoir may need

to be drawn down; refer to EAP and initiate emergency procedures, if necessary.

ITEM H: Deformation along riprap is indicative of verified movement, and potential over-steepening. If

exposed to severe wave action, this may initiate beaching of the upstream embankment shell.

New riprap may need to be added. Exploration may be warranted to discern if additional

portions of the upstream embankment and/or core experienced movement.

ITEM I: Landsliding or slumping, at the dam abutments may result in instability of the dam structure and

subsequent failure. Landsliding or slumping along the reservoir rim may result in rapid mass

movement which subsequently may generate a wave capable of overtopping the dam. Further

monitoring of the unstable area is necessary, including a calculation of the potential mass of the

instability and consequent wave generation. If continued movement is suspected, the reservoir

may need to be drawn down; refer to EAP and initiate emergency procedures, if necessary.

NOTE: It is important to recognize that if the reservoir is not at a high elevation at the time of the earthquake, it is

possible that the dam and/or appurtenant structures could suffer some ill effects from the earthquake (associated

with seepage performance) that will not show up until higher reservoir elevations are subsequently reached.

Therefore heightened awareness, and possibly monitoring, would be appropriate following an earthquake

whenever the reservoir is rising to elevations that have not been previously experienced since the occurrence of the

earthquake. Also, delayed problems are possible due to the potential release of artesian pressures at depth in the

foundation, and these may not be noticeable for several weeks. Specific changes to monitoring schedules would

need to be established on a case-by-case basis in light of the magnitude of the earthquake, and apparent damage

sustained by the dam and appurtenant structures as a result of the earthquake.

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ABBREVIATED CHECKLIST

DAM

UPSTREAM FACE DOWNSTREAM FACE

Slope protection____________________ Signs of movement_________________

Erosion-beaching___________________ Seepage or wet areas________________

Settlement_________________________ Slope protection____________________

Unusual condition__________________ Unusual conditions_________________

CREST ABUTMENTS

Surface cracking__________________ Seepage__________________________

Settlement_______________________ Cracks, joints, bedding______________

Lateral movement_________________ Slides____________________________

Parapet wall______________________ Foundation at D/S toe_______________

GALLERIES FOUNDATION TUNNELS

Condition of concrete______________ General__________________________

Seepage_________________________ Seepage__________________________

Drainage and drains_______________

Offsets__________________________

INSTRUMENTATION

Piezometers_____________________ Inclinometers_____________________

Surface settlement points___________ Strong motion recorder_____________

Reservoir-level gage_______________ Uplift/Others_____________________

Unusual condition________________

SPILLWAY

APPROACH CHANNEL CONTROL STRUCTURES

Slides above channel______________ Apron___________________________

Side slope stability________________ Crest____________________________

Log boom_______________________ Walls____________________________

Slope protection__________________ Bridge___________________________

CHUTE OR TUNNEL STILLING BASIN

Walls___________________________ Walls___________________________

Floor___________________________ Floor___________________________

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Drainage gallery__________________ Weir____________________________

Other___________________________ River channel below basin___________

OUTLET CHANNEL OUTLET WORKS

Slope protection_____________________ Inlet works/Intake_________________

Stability of side slopes________________ Gates____________________________

Lateral movement___________________ Outlet Conduit____________________

Parapet wall________________________ Valve or gate house_______________

POWER FEATURES

Intake structure____________________ Gantry crane_____________________

Trashrack_________________________ Penstock_________________________

Bulkhead gates_____________________ Tailrace__________________________

Intake gates________________________ Standby power unit________________

Intake gate hoist____________________

RESERVOIR

Log boom__________________________ Landslides_________________________

Access road_________________________ Res. Level_______; max level__________

APPENDIX F:

Security Policy and Procedures

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Bureau’s Operating Procedures Relative to U.S. Department of

Homeland Security’s National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established a three tiered National Terrorism

Advisory System (NTAS) to provide a national framework for notification regarding the nature

and degree of terrorist threats. This advisory system characterizes appropriate levels of vigilance,

preparedness, and readiness in a series of graduated advisory levels. The advisory levels include

a Bulletin, an Elevated Alert, and an Imminent Alert as defined below:

Bulletin: Describes current developments or general trends regarding threats of

terrorism.

Elevated Alert: Warns of a credible terrorist threat against the United States.

Imminent Alert: Warns of a credible, specific, and impending terrorist threat against the

United States.

After reviewing the available information, the Secretary of Homeland Security will decide, in

coordination with other Federal entities, whether an NTAS advisory should be issued. NTAS

Bulletins will provide information describing broader or more general trends and current

developments regarding threats of terrorism. NTAS Alerts will be issued when sufficient

information exists regarding a credible, specific terrorist threat against the United States, such

that it is reasonable to recommend implementation of protective measures to thwart or mitigate

against an attack. Alerts may include specific information, if available, about the nature of the

threat, including the geographic region, mode of transportation, or critical infrastructure

potentially affected by the threat, as well as steps that individuals and communities can take to

protect themselves and help prevent, mitigate, or respond to the threat. The State of New Jersey

has adopted the NTAS as developed by the Federal Government. However, New Jersey’s threat

level may or may not be at the same level as the national NTAS level depending on the current

threat condition. In absence of a NTAS alert issued by DHS, the owners/operators of the State’s

Critical Infrastructure Dams shall follow an alert issued by the State. NTAS Alerts contain a

sunset provision indicating a specific date when the alert expires. If threat information changes

for an alert, the Secretary of Homeland Security may announce an updated NTAS Alert.

Additional information regarding the NTAS system is available at http://www.dhs.gov/national-

terrorism-advisory-system .

The Bureau, in coordination with the State Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness,

maintains a list of designated State Critical Infrastructure Dams which are high-consequence

dam structures that could potentially cause sudden downstream flooding with very severe

casualties and catastrophic economic impacts, if failure were to occur. A list of the Critical

Infrastructure Dams along with contacts for each owner is included on the following pages.

Please be reminded that this list may not be distributed outside of the Bureau without prior

approval of Management. The owners/operators of these dams are required to maintain a Site

Specific Security Plan which outlines pre-planned operational procedures based on the NTAS

activation (Elevated and Imminent Alerts) and increased threat level. These plans typically

http://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system

http://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system

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include an increase in on-site security measures, restriction of access to the dams and reservoirs

and additional security patrols.

The following operating procedures should be followed by Bureau staff under normal conditions

and during an issuance of a NTAS Elevated or Imminent Alert. In the absence of NTAS

activation or in response to NTAS Bulletin Advisory, the Bureau should follow the Normal

Operating Procedures outlined below. The only additional step required by the Bureau in

response to a Bulletin Advisories is the notification of the State Critical Infrastructure Dam

owners/operators.

Operating Procedures

Normal Operating Condition – NTAS Bulletin issued or no activation of NTAS:

Normal duty hours.

Maintain employee phone lists.

Ensure all emergency equipment is operational (i.e. trucks, radios, phones).

Conduct monthly testing of communication equipment (i.e. car radios, cell phones,

computers).

Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and dam owner notification lists are updated.

Continue normal liaison activities with regulated community, local, state and federal

partners.

If a NTAS Bulletin has been issued, the Bulletin should be disseminated to the State

Critical Infrastructure Dam owners/operators. The owners/operators should also be

reminded to remain vigilant with regard to site security and report any suspicious activity

to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and the Bureau.

Elevated Alert – Warns of a credible terrorist threat against the United States:

In addition to the previous measures, the following measures should be implemented:

Review emergency plans and operational procedures.

Place all essential personnel and others on standby.

Establish & maintain continuous communication with the regulated community, local,

state and federal partners.

All State Critical Infrastructure Dams must activate their respective Emergency Action

Plan and implement a Dam Advisory Condition. Bureau staff will contact the Critical

Infrastructure Dam owners by e-mail, fax and/or phone from the office or remote location

to confirm that a Dam Advisory Condition has been issued. The Dam owners will also

be instructed to implement their Site Specific Security Plan which outlines pre-planned

operational procedures based on the NTAS activation and increased threat level. (Note:

Please inform (insert designated managers/staff here) of any notifications made to ensure

that a duplication of effort does not occur.)

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In accordance with Appendix F of this SOP, a SITREP must be prepared to advise DEP’s

Senior Management and Emergency Response Coordinators of the situation. The

following message should be relayed in the SITREP after notification to the Critical

Infrastructure Dam owners has been completed (use Microsoft Office Global Address

List and send SITREP to ‘DEP Senior Management Emergency Response’ and ‘DEP

Emergency Response Coordinators’ per instructions in Appendix F).

“The Bureau of Dam Safety & Flood Control has contacted all of the State’s Critical

Infrastructure Dam owners to inform them of the threat alert and has advised them to

activate their Emergency Action Plans and implement their Site Specific Security

Plan”.

Imminent Alert – Warns of a credible, specific, and impending terrorist threat against the

United States:

In addition to the previous measures, the following measures should be implemented:

The State Critical Infrastructure Dam owners should be contacted and advised of the

upgrade in NTAS threat level to ‘Imminent’ (if necessary). Owners should be instructed

to implement any additional security measures in accordance with their Site Specific

Security Plan.

Continuously test and evaluate all DEP communication systems.

Continue communication with the DEP’s Senior Management regarding changes in threat

level or actions taken by the Bureau. An updated SITREP should be prepared as

necessary.

State Critical Infrastructure DamsReservoir/

Impoundment Dam Name Atlas # Owner Contact Phone Email

Insert information for State Critical Infrastructure Dams

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Suspicious Activity Reporting

It is important for everyone within the Dam Sector community to report activities which appear

to be suspicious. Suspicious activities are anomalous behaviors that may potentially be

associated with pre-operational/preparatory surveillance, operational activities exploring or

targeting a dam sector facility or system, or any possible violation of law or regulation that could

compromise a dam sector facility or system in a manner that could cause an incident

jeopardizing life or property.

A suspicious activity report (SAR) is an official report of information pertaining to suspicious

activity as further discussed below. The purpose of a SAR is to help facilitate efficient

information sharing and analysis of reported suspicious activity.

Types of suspicious activities related to dams include, but are not limited to, the following:

Elicitation – Requests for information via telephone, email, or mail pertaining to

technical data on the asset or its security system, or information on hours worked and

number of personnel on duty during any given hour.

Overflight – Airborne vehicles (small planes, helicopters, remotely controlled aircraft)

that appear to be using a crossing pattern in order to survey a property or asset.

Surveillance – Person(s) intending to gather information about the asset or its operation

or protective measures through photography, videotaping, sketching, or use of vision-

enhancing devices (e.g. binoculars).

Test of Security – Testing of security systems, responses and reaction times at a facility.

This also includes any attempts to test or penetrate physical security barriers or

procedures, attempts to acquire information or uniforms, badges, passes, or other

security-related documents.

Bomb Threat – Any threat of a bomb attack on property or adjacent properties that may

have an impact on asset(s).

Weapons Discovery – Discovery of weapons or a weapons cache on the property or

adjacent properties that have an impact on the asset(s).

Any criminal activity or security incident should always first be reported to the local law

enforcement agency. This is usually done by the dam owner/operator as they are typically the

first to observe an incident. However, the general public or Bureau representatives could also

report an incident if necessary.

Following the initial notification of local law enforcement, suspicious activity reports should be

made to both the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJ OHSP) and

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via the reporting tools listed below. These

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reporting tools are not intended to replace existing agency reporting mechanisms, but rather

enhance them by providing a broader, horizontal approach to reporting suspicious activities.

NJ OHSP:

Web: http://www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/report-suspicious-activity

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1-866-4-SAFE-NJ or 2-1-1

DHS - Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) CI Dam Portal:

Web: http://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-information-network-hsin

The Bureau should prepare a SAR if Bureau staff observes or is notified of any activity or

incident that the Bureau determines to warrant such a report. If the dam owner/operator

has already submitted a SAR to both NJ OHS&P and DHS, then it is not necessary for the

Bureau to do so. While anyone can enter a SAR to NJ OHSP, please note that membership is

required to access the DHS – HSIN CI Dam Portal (contact (insert designated staff with HSIN

access here) to enter a SAR on the HSIN CI Dam Portal).

http://www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/report-suspicious-activity

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-information-network-hsin

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DSISP – March 2016

Domestic Security Information Sharing Policy The following guidelines have been developed to assist the Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood

Control (Bureau) staff in determining what dam safety related information may be released

outside of the Bureau. It must be noted that these should be considered general guidelines and

exceptions may be considered on a case by case basis in consultation with the Bureau’s Manager

or designated alternate.

The majority of the Bureau’s Dam Safety files are considered to be public record and are

therefore subject to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Exceptions to OPRA have been

made specifically for information that, if released, could pose a security concern or increases the

risk or consequences of potential acts of sabotage or terrorism.

Specifically, N.J.A.C. 7:1D-3 (As published in the New Jersey Register on December 6, 2010),

Pursuant to Governor Hughes Executive Order # 9 in 1963, and N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9a – Other laws

regulations, privileges unaffected, Affirmed by Governor Chris Christie Executive Order 47

dated November 3, 2010, states:

N.J.A.C. 7:1D-3.2 Records Designated Confidential

(b) The Department shall withhold any record if the Department determines that the

inspection, examination or copying of that record would substantially interfere

with the State’s ability to protect and defend the State and its citizens against acts

of sabotage or terrorism, or which, if disclosed, would materially increase the risk

or consequences of potential acts of sabotage or terrorism. Such records include,

but are not limited to:

(6) Inundation maps submitted as part of Emergency Action Plans pursuant to

Dam Safety Standards, N.J.A.C. 7:20-1.7(f) and 1.11(i).

Certain dams in the State have been designated as State Critical Infrastructure (CI) due to the

function that they provide or the potential for severe consequences that could be caused by a

failure. Information related to the State Critical Infrastructure dams are protected under N.J.A.C.

7:1D-3.2(b) due to the sensitive nature of the information and potential increase in risk resulting

from public access to this information. A current list of the State’s Critical Infrastructure Dams

is included in Appendix C of the Bureau’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

The Bureau utilizes two non-disclosure agreements entitled “NEW JERSEY CRITICAL DAM

INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION CONSULTANT (OR FEDERAL AGENCY

EMPLOYEE) NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT” (herein referred to as NDA), that can be

used when access to certain information is warranted by a specific individual or organization, but

further dissemination beyond that individual or organization presents a security concern. The

NDA can be used by the Bureau for any information request that we determine to be appropriate,

and is not limited in use to only the State Critical Infrastructure dams. A copy of the NDA’s is

attached at the end of this guidance document. Completed NDA forms should be scanned and

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saved on the network at (insert file location here). The original copies should be provided to the

Bureau’s Information Sharing Coordinator.

When reviewing a request for information, Bureau staff should consider what information is

already available to the public through other channels, such as the US Army Corps of Engineer’s

- National Inventory of Dams (NID). The NID does not share condition assessment and hazard

potential with the public but it does include summary charts that show the number of dams by

hazard potential and condition assessment at the national and state levels. These charts do not

show specific location, by county or by name. These restrictions are in place based on

recommendations from the National Dam Safety Review Board. So a general rule of thumb is if

the same information is available to public through the NID, then that information can be

released to the requesting agency or individual.

The NID does grant government access and these government users have access to the restricted

data fields of hazard potential and condition assessment. These government users are vetted

through the state or federal agency POC and must accept a US ACOE non-disclosure agreement.

The non-disclosure agreement prohibits them from providing NID information in aggregate form

and/or the restricted data.

Outlined below is guidance related to the handling of information requests made by the general

public, engineering consultants, and other government agencies. The guidance is divided into

the specific type of information that may be requested including engineering files, emergency

action plans, the Dam Safety database, Dam Safety GIS layers, and security related files.

Engineering Files

The review of Critical Infrastructure Dam files by the general public is generally not

permitted and the person(s) requesting a review of the files should be instructed to

contact the owner directly for the information.

The review of Critical Infrastructure Dam files by engineering consultants will only be

permitted following receipt of written approval from the dam owner to do so (even if the

consultant is under contract by the owner for engineering services). The requesting

consultant or the Bureau may reach out to the owner to determine if they will provide

written approval for the consultant to review and/or copy of the file. It should also be

specified if the approval applies to only certain items/reports (i.e. H&H studies, stability

analysis, design plans, etc.) or the entire file.

In addition to the Critical Infrastructure Dam files, other dam files may fall under

N.J.A.C. 7:1D-3.2, and requests should be considered on a case by case basis. For

example, files or documents that include specific operating instructions for flood gates or

control structures (such as O&M Manuals) should not be made available for review

without approval of the dam owner.

The file for any dam that has had a previous enforcement action should be reviewed for

any legal documents, prior to the file being made available to the requestor. Documents

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which include internal communications involving the Bureau or the State Attorney

General’s (AG) Office or any documents marked as Attorney-Client Privileged should

not be made available for review. Active enforcement cases typically require a review by

AG staff before the file can be made available for review. For these cases, the AG staff

will determine which legal documents/communications should not be made available for

review. If any information is found that should not be shared, a separate file labeled

“Attorney-Client Privileged Information” should be created.

Emergency Action Plans

As previously noted, N.J.A.C. 7:1D-3.2(b)6 specifically states that inundation maps

submitted as part of Emergency Action Plans pursuant to Dam Safety Standards may be

withheld by the Department. This can be applied to inundation maps for any dam but is

typically reserved for the designated State CI dams. In addition to the inundation

mapping, the EAP texts for the State CI dams often contain additional information that

should be protected. Therefore, the entire EAP document for CI dams should not be

released to the general public. If requests are received from local/county OEM officials

for copies of CI Dam EAPs, they should be instructed to contact the dam owner for a

copy due to the need for document control tracking. Please note GIS inundation lines

should be treated the same as hard copies.

Requests for inundation mapping for dams other than CI dams should be considered on a

case by case basis and in consideration of the requestors need-to-know.

Dam Safety Database

Copies of the entire database may not be released to the public or consulting engineers.

Township or County Engineers and Emergency Management officials may be provided

with database information for the dams within their jurisdiction, but not for the entire

State.

Dam Safety GIS Layer (Dam Location)

The release of the GIS layer to the general public or consulting engineers is not

permitted.

The release of the GIS layer to local and county government officials (emergency

management, engineering, etc.) is permitted following completion of a NDA. Typically,

only the portion of the layer that falls within the requesting agency’s jurisdiction should

be released (i.e. county or municipal wide) unless specific justification is provided.

The release of the GIS layer to other government, educational, or research organizations

should be considered on a case by case basis. The completion of a NDA is typically

required prior to release of this information.

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Security Related Files

Any security specific documents or reports including, but not limited to, risk assessments,

vulnerability assessments, security inspections, or correspondence regarding physical

security or security policy/procedures should not be released for any dam. Please note

that security related files associated with the CI dams are to be kept separate from the

engineering files.

As noted previously, these should be considered general guidelines and exceptions may be

considered on a case by case basis in consultation with the Bureau’s Manager or designated

alternate.

Version: March 2016

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NEW JERSEY CRITICAL DAM INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION

CONSULTANT NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

1. These provisions govern the use of New Jersey Critical Dam Infrastructure Information

(NJCDII) provided to a Consultant who files a request for access to NJCDII pursuant to

the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Domestic Security

Information Sharing Policy (DSISP).

2. Definitions - For purposes of these provisions:

a. The term "NJCDII Coordinator" refers to the New Jersey Department of

Environmental Protection, Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control official

designated as Critical Dam Infrastructure Information Coordinator, with delegated

authority under DSISP to make determinations with respect to requests for

NJCDII.

b. The terms "non-disclosure agreement" and "NDA" mean this agreement by which

requesters certify their understanding that access to NJCDII is provided pursuant

to the terms and restrictions of these provisions, and that such requesters have

read the provisions and agree to be bound by them.

c. The term "Recipient" means someone who is approved to receive NJCDII in

accordance with the provisions of DSISP.

d. The term "Consultant" means one who is hired to provide advice to another.

e. The term "Client" means one who hires a Consultant for advice.

3. A Consultant shall not be permitted to inspect or gain access to NJCDII unless the

Consultant has been approved as a Recipient, and has executed a consultant non-

disclosure agreement.

4. A Recipient may only discuss NJCDII with another Recipient of the identical NJCDII. A

Recipient may check with the NJCDII Coordinator to determine whether another

individual is a Recipient of the identical NJCDII.

5. If any Recipient submits information to the Department that includes NJCDII obtained

under these provisions, portions of the filing containing NJCDII must be submitted in

accordance with DSISP.

Initial: __________________

Date: ___________________

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6. A Consultant who is a Recipient of NJCDII may use NJCDII as foundation for advice

provided to his or her Clients, but may not disclose NJCDII to a Client unless the Client

is an approved Recipient of the same NJCDII.

7. A Consultant will not knowingly use NJCDII to provide advice to a client for an illegal or

non-legitimate purpose.

8. All NJCDII shall be maintained by Recipient in a secure place. Access to those materials

shall be limited to other Recipients of the identical material. Recipients may make copies

of NJCDII, but such copies become NJCDII and subject to these same procedures.

Recipients may make notes of NJCDII, which shall be treated as NJCDII notes if they

contain NJCDII.

9. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Dam Safety and

Flood Control may audit the Recipient’s compliance with the non-disclosure agreement.

10. I hereby certify my understanding that access to New Jersey Critical Dam Infrastructure

Information (NJCDII) is provided to me pursuant to the terms of this agreement, and that

I agree to be bound by them. I understand that the contents of the NJCDII, any notes or

other memoranda, or any other form of information that copies or discloses NJCDII shall

not be disclosed to my clients, co-workers, or anyone other than another person who has

been granted access to these same materials by the Critical Dam Infrastructure

Information Coordinator. I agree that my compliance with this agreement is subject to

audit by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Dam Safety

and Flood Control.

Signature: _____________________________________

Print Name: _____________________________________

Title: _____________________________________

Representing: _____________________________________

Date: _____________________________________

For Department Use Only

Information Received: ________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Bureau Representative: ___________________________ Date: ______________________

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NEW JERSEY CRITICAL DAM INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION

FEDERAL AGENCY EMPLOYEE NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

1. These provisions govern the use of New Jersey Critical Dam Infrastructure Information

(NJCDII) provided to a Federal agency Employee who files a request for access to

NJCDII pursuant to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Domestic

Security Information Sharing Policy (DSISP).

2. Definitions - For purposes of these provisions:

a. The term "NJCDII Coordinator" refers to the New Jersey Department of

Environmental Protection, Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control official

designated as Critical Dam Infrastructure Information Coordinator, with delegated

authority under DSISP to make determinations with respect to requests for

NJCDII.

b. The terms "non-disclosure agreement" and "NDA" mean this agreement by which

requesters certify their understanding that access to NJCDII is provided pursuant

to the terms and restrictions of these provisions, and that such requesters have

read the provisions and agree to be bound by them.

c. The term "Recipient" means someone who is approved to receive NJCDII in

accordance with the provisions of DSISP.

d. The term "Federal agency Requester" means someone who requests access to

NJCDII as an employee of a Federal agency in accordance with the provisions of

DSISP.

3. A Federal agency Requester shall not be permitted to inspect or gain access to NJCDII

unless the Federal agency Requester has been approved as a Recipient, and has executed

a Federal agency Non-Disclosure Agreement.

4. A Recipient may only discuss NJCDII with another Recipient of the identical NJCDII. A

Recipient may check with the NJCDII Coordinator to determine whether another

individual is a Recipient of the identical NJCDII.

5. If any Recipient submits information to the Department that includes NJCDII obtained

under these provisions, portions of the filing containing NJCDII must be submitted in

accordance with DSISP.

Initial: __________________

Date: ___________________

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6. All NJCDII shall be maintained by Recipient in a secure place. Access to those materials

shall be limited to other Recipients of the identical material. Recipients may make copies

of NJCDII, but such copies become NJCDII and subject to these same procedures.

Recipients may make notes of NJCDII, which shall be treated as NJCDII notes if they

contain NJCDII.

7. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Dam Safety and

Flood Control may audit the Recipient’s compliance with the non-disclosure agreement.

8. I hereby certify my understanding that access to New Jersey Critical Dam Infrastructure

Information (NJCDII) is provided to me pursuant to the terms of this agreement, and that

I agree to be bound by them. I understand that the contents of the NJCDII, any notes or

other memoranda, or any other form of information that copies or discloses NJCDII shall

not be disclosed to co-workers, or anyone other than another person who has been

granted access to these same materials by the Critical Dam Infrastructure Information

Coordinator. I agree that my compliance with this agreement is subject to audit by the

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood

Control.

Signature: _____________________________________

Print Name: _____________________________________

Title: _____________________________________

Representing: _____________________________________

Date: _____________________________________

For Department Use Only

Information Received: ________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Bureau Representative: ___________________________ Date: ______________________

APPENDIX G:

NJDEP Emergency Operations Situation Report

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November 2013

Emergency Operations Situation Report (SITREP)

The following dam emergency criteria, also called the bright line, will

prompt the preparation of an Emergency Operations Situation Report

(SITREP):

1. A failure of a High or Significant Hazard dam.

2. The issuance of a dam warning, emergency, or breach condition (as

defined in the Emergency Action Plan) at a High or Significant

Hazard Dam.

3. A dam advisory condition issued at any of the Large Dams in the

State.

4. A dam advisory condition issued at any Critical Infrastructure Dam(s)

in the State due to a specific terrorist threat to the dam(s).

Upon determining that the dam has met the bright line criteria, a SITREP

must be filled out completely and e-mailed to following Microsoft Outlook

Address groups:

DEP Emergency Response Coordinators

DEP Senior Management Emergency Response

These e-mail groups can be accessed remotely through Microsoft Outlook

by searching the Default Global Address List.

This action is required to keep management and other emergency response

coordinators aware of the emergency situation.

NJ DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EMERGENCY OPERATIONS SITUATION REPORT (SITREP)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

ADMINISTRATIVE DATA REPORT TIME AND DATE: ______Hr ____________ Date (DD MON YYYY) SITREP NUMBER: REPORTING ACTIVITY: ORIGINATOR: INCIDENT TYPE: INCIDENT NAME: INCIDENT LOCATION: INCIDENT COMMANDER: COMMUNICATION CENTER NUMBER: OPERATIONAL DATA OPERATIONAL SUMMARY: RESOURCES AVAILABLE/COMMITTED – PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT: PERSONNEL DEPLOYED: EQUIPMENT DEPLOYED: PERSONNEL AVAILABLE: EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT REQUIRED: OPERATIONAL FORECAST:

Emergency Operations Situation Report (SITREP)

Time Conversion Chart:

12hr Time 24hr Time 12 am (midnight) 0000hrs

1 am 0100hrs 2 am 0200hrs 3 am 0300hrs 4 am 0400hrs 5 am 0500hrs 6 am 0600hrs 7 am 0700hrs 8 am 0800hrs 9 am 0900hrs

10 am 1000hrs 11 am 1100hrs

12 pm (noon) 1200hrs 1 pm 1300hrs 2 pm 1400hrs 3 pm 1500hrs 4 pm 1600hrs 5 pm 1700hrs 6 pm 1800hrs 7 pm 1900hrs 8 pm 2000hrs 9 pm 2100hrs 10 pm 2200hrs 11 pm 2300hrs

Examples:

• 12:15 am is 0015 Hr

• 7:30 am is 0730 Hr

• 11:59 pm is 2359 Hr

APPENDIX H:

Employee Safety Guidelines

July 2003

Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control

Driver Safety It is the responsibility of the driver of each department vehicle to drive safely and prudently at all times. Vehicles shall be operated in compliance with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Code. Emergency response does not absolve the driver of any responsibility to drive with due caution. The driver of the emergency vehicle is responsible for its safe operation at all times. The use of warning lights and siren does not automatically give you the right-of-way to the emergency vehicle. These devices simply request the right-of-way from other drivers based on their awareness of the emergency vehicle presence. Emergency vehicle drivers must make every possible effort to make their presence and intended actions known to other drivers, and must drive defensively and be prepared for the unexpected, inappropriate actions of others. The use of warning lights and siren is to be categorized as follows: Code 1 – The use of warning lights while the vehicle is parked in a vulnerable location. Example: Parked on roadway shoulder or bridge. Code 2 – The use of warning lights and siren to maneuver through traffic while responding to an emergency not considered life threatening or catastrophic. Example: Traveling on a highway shoulder to a site blocked by traffic. Code 3 – The use of warning lights and siren to respond to a life threatening or catastrophic emergency. Examples:

1. Response to a confirmed act of domestic terrorism. 2. Response to an incident that meets the criteria for a dam emergency or breach

involving possible life threatening consequences. 3. Responding with other emergency services utilizing warning lights and sirens.

Any Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control (Bureau) response using Code 3 is to be noted during radio sign on and/or communication with the Bureau. A justification for a Code 3 response is to be documented in the incident report. Department vehicles are not authorized to exceed posted speed limits under New Jersey law even when lights and siren are employed. Under less than favorable conditions (heavy traffic, poor visibility, bad roads, wet or icy pavement) the posted speed limit is the absolute maximum permissible. When emergency vehicles must travel in center or oncoming traffic lanes, the maximum permissible speed limit shall be 20 mph.

July 2003

Intersections present the greatest potential danger to emergency vehicles. When approaching and crossing an intersection with the right-of-way, drivers shall not exceed the posted speed limit. When emergency vehicles must use center or oncoming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections, (traffic light or stop sign) they must come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection, including occasions when the emergency vehicle has a green traffic light. When approaching a negative right-of-way intersection (red light, stop sign) the vehicle shall come to a complete stop and may proceed only when the driver can account for all oncoming traffic in all lanes yielding the right-of-way. The use of red lights and siren is authorized only in conjunction with emergency incidents. Unnecessary emergency response shall be avoided. When the first unit reports on the scene, they shall advise any additional responding units of conditions and, if possible, reduce the speed of incoming units. Drivers shall avoid backing their vehicle whenever possible. Where backing is unavoidable, spotters shall be used. If no spotter is available, the driver shall alight the vehicle and walk completely around the vehicle to determine if obstructions are present before backing. All Bureau responders are required to use seat belts at all times when operating a vehicle equipped with seat belts. Anyone riding as a passenger/attendant in a vehicle is also required to use seat belts. All personnel shall ride only in regular seats provided with seat belts. Riding on tailboards or other exposed positions is not permitted on any vehicle at any time. The unique hazards of driving on or adjacent to an emergency scene requires the driver to use extreme caution and to be alert and prepared to react to the unexpected. Drivers must consider the dangers their moving vehicles poses to personnel and spectators who may be preoccupied with the emergency and may inadvertently step in front or behind a moving vehicle. When stopped at the scene of an incident, vehicles should be placed to protect personnel who may be working in the street and warning lights shall be used to make approaching traffic aware of the incident. At night, vehicle mounted floodlights and any other lighting available shall be used to illuminate the scene. All personnel working in or near traffic lanes shall wear high visibility clothing. Scene lighting should be used in a manner that doesn’t interfere with motorist vision. If it is not necessary to park vehicles in or near traffic lanes, the vehicle should be pulled off the road to parking lots, curbs, etc., when possible.

July 2003

EMERGENCY RESPONSE POLICY: Department vehicles shall be operated in a manner that provides for the safety of all persons and property. Safe arrival shall always have priority over unnecessary speed and reckless driving enroute to an emergency incident. Prompt, safe response shall be attained by:

1. Using seat belts. 2. Driving defensively and professionally at reasonable speeds. 3. Knowing where you are going. 4. Using warning devices to move around traffic and to request the right-of-way at

intersections. Fast response shall not be attained by:

1. Driving too fast for conditions. 2. Driving recklessly or without regard for safety. 3. Taking unnecessary chances with negative right-of-way intersections. 4. Intimidating or scaring other drivers.

Emergency response criteria:

1. Observe posted speed limit. 2. Traveling in center or oncoming traffic lanes, 20 mph maximum. 3. Traveling in center traffic, complete stop at all traffic lights/signs. 4. Posted speed limit when entering intersections with green light. 5. Complete stop at all red lights, stop signs.

APPENDIX I:

County, State, and Federal Emergency Management Contact Information

New Jersey - County Emergency Management Coordinators

INSERT CONTACT INFO FOR EACH COUNTY OEM OFFICE

ATLANTIC COUNTY OEMCounty OEM Coordinator Phone e-mail

Address

24/7 Phone Fax

Deputy OEM Coordinator e-mail

Web Site

Social Media

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April 2009

Federal Emergency Contact Information

National Weather Service:

Mt. Holly Office PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx (24 Hour)

New York Office PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

FEMA:

New York Office PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

Washington, DC PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

United States Geological Survey (USGS):

Colorado Office – Earthquakes PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

West Trenton, NJ Office PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

US Army Corps of Engineers:

New York Office – Emergency Management PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

Pennsylvania Office – Emergency Management PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

Washington, DC Office – Operations Center PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

Natural Resources Conservation Service:

New Jersey Office PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

OCEAN

SUSSEX

ATLANTIC

BURLINGTON

MORRIS

SALEM

WARREN

MONMOUTH

CUMBERLAND

HUNTERDON

BERGEN

MIDDLESEX

CAPE MAY

SOMERSET

MERCER

CAMDEN

GLOUCESTER

PASSAIC

ESSEX

UNION

HUDSON

New Jersey State PoliceOffice of Emergency ManagementEmergency Preparedness BureauRegional Units Contact Information

North Region

South Region

Nov, 2011

P.O. Box 7068W. Trenton, NJ 08628(xxx) xxx-xxxx

20 Audrey PlaceFarfield, NJ 07004(xxx) xxx-xxxx

2667 Woodbridge Ave.Edison, NJ 08817(xxx) xxx-xxxx

1045 Route 54Williamstown, NJ 08094(xxx) xxx-xxxx

North Region Office

Emergency Preparedness Bureau

EPB - Satellite Office

South Region Office

APPENDIX J:

Contact Information for NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife and

Division of Parks & Forestry Owned Dams

NJ FISH AND WILDLIFE DAM CONTACTS

RegionDam Facility-Location Primary Emer. Phone Alternate 1 Emer. Phone Alternate 2 Emer. Phone

If you are unable to reach one of the contacts identified in the spreadsheet below, you should contact the following individual:

(Name, Office Phone, Cell Phone)

Insert Division of Fish & Wildlife contact information by region

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Division of Parks and Forestry Dam Contacts

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July 2016

Primary contact for P&F dams should be the regional or park superintendent. If you are

unable to reach a superintendent during an emergency, you should contact one of the

following individuals:

Name(s), Office phone(s), Home phone(s), Cell phone(s)

REGION(S)

Name, Office phone, Home phone, Cell phone

Region(s)

Dam Name(s)

Contact(s):


Park(s)

Dam Name(s)

Contact(s):


APPENDIX K:

State Fueling Stations

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June 2015

State Fueling Stations

INSERT STATE FUELING STATIONS BY COUNTY

APPENDIX L:

Forms A and B

Dam Emergency Information

Form A Date: Time: Name of person reporting incident and affiliation: Phone Number: Name of Dam & NJ Dam File No.: (Note: If unregistered, obtain pertinent information regarding dam and downstream area.) Location of Dam Township / County: Stream: Nearest Road(s): Emergency Information Type of emergency: Location of problem: Status of problem (i.e. conditions worsening, stabilized, historic problem): Current freeboard (if applicable): Ability to drawdown impoundment level (downstream flooding concerns?): What actions have been taken and has engineer been contacted? Has EAP been activated? Current emergency condition (circle one): Advisory / Warning / Emergency / Breach

Phone Call/Action Log

Form B TIME/DATE SUMMARY OF PHONE CALL/ACTION INITIAL

END OF SOP