Emergency Action Plans

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Dam Safety - Emergency Action Plans (EAP)

Form to use to send the DEEP Dam Safety Regulatory Program a statement of your situation and proposed schedule of compliance with the EAP requirements:

Statement of Proposed Compliance with EAP Requirements (Fillable Word)
Statement of Proposed Compliance with EAP Requirements (PDF to print)

Preparing an EAP:

EAP Template (Word Form)

EAP Checklist (PDF)
Questions and Answers about EAP Preparation (July 2017)

Guidance Document For Inundation Maps for EAPs in CT (May 2016)

FEMA P-946 Federal Guidelines for Inundation Mapping of Flood Risks Associated with Dam Incidents and Failures (leave DEEP website)

guide for emergency preparedness and levees

Municipal Emergency Notification Contact Form (Word Form; PDF )

Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Levees - Document provides guidance about high water events and how to develop an emergency preparedness plan.

For further information contact the DEEP Dam Safety Regulatory Program at (860) 424-3706 or by email at DEEP.DamSafety@ct.gov.

Dam Safety

Content last updated October 2024

Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Dam Safety - Emergency Action Plans (EAP)