October 4, 2015
Columbia, SC (click here) – The South Carolina Emergency Response Team continues to caution residents of potential dangers of rising waters, including those associated with neighborhood dams and flooding.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has been contacted by dam operators and made aware of several dams across the state that have overtopped, and some that have failed.
“If you live below a small, neighborhood dam, please be vigilant of its status,” said DHEC Director of Environmental Affairs Elizabeth Dieck. “We would strongly encourage you to pay attention to local news reports that can contain important information about the status of your dam. Be prepared to take appropriate actions you feel are necessary for your safety or as directed by your local emergency officials.”
