Emergency Action Plan for Howells Run Dam

Document Overview

This document is the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the Howells Run Dam (DEP Number D11-103), located in Cambria Township, Cambria County. The plan outlines surveillance, warning, and evacuation procedures for the dam, which is categorized as a "High Hazard" dam by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Dam Specifications and Location

• Name: Howells Run Dam (Ebensburg Howells Run Dam)
• Location: Across Howell's Run in Cambria Township, Cambria County.
• Coordinates: Latitude 40° 29' 47" N, Longitude 78° 43' 00" W.
• Hazard Potential: High Hazard (Category "1"). Failure of this dam is expected to endanger populated areas downstream.
• Size Category: "B"

Ownership and Operation

The dam is owned and operated by the Ebensburg Borough.

Dam Owner:

• Name: Doug Tusing, Council President
• Address: 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931
• Phone: 814-472-8780 (Business)

Dam Operator:

• Name: Jeff Evans, Public Works Director
• Address: 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931
• Phone: 814-472-8780 (Business), 814-244-1414 (Cell)
• Email: jevans@ebensburgpa. com

Emergency Contacts and Signatures

The plan was reviewed and signed on September 24, 2018, by the following officials:

• Doug Tusing: Council President, Ebensburg Borough (Dam Owner)
• Jeff Evans: Public Works Director, Ebensburg Borough (Dam Operator)
• Art Martynuska: Cambria County EMA Coordinator (County EMA)

Public Notice and Inspection

A public notice is included in the document stating that an Emergency Action Plan, including an inundation map, has been developed. The plan is available for public inspection at the following locations:

• Cambria County Emergency Management Agency Office: 401 Candlelight Drive, Suite 100, Ebensburg PA 15931
• Ebensburg Municipal Authority: 300 West High Street, Ebensburg PA 15931
• Portage Township EMA: 4109 Portage Street, Portage PA 15946
• Ebensburg Borough Office: 300 West High Street, Ebensburg PA 15931
• Summerhill Township EMA: 892 Main Street, Wilmore PA 15962
• Central Cambria Zone EMA: 569 Cambria Avenue, Revloc PA 15948
• Munster Township EMA: 264 Gaily Road, Lily PA 15938
• Cambria Township Office: 184 Municipal Road, Revloc PA 15948

Table of Contents

The document is structured into the following sections:

1. Purpose and Scope
2. Situation
3. Concept of Operations
4. Responsibilities and Duties
5. Administration and Logistics
6. Authority and References
7. Definitions
8. Exercise and Training
9. Plan Maintenance and Distribution

Attachments include an Inundation Map, Traffic Control Points, Location Map, Telephone Roster, Media Announcement, and Notice.