‘Dams Sector facilities provide a host of benefits, from flood protection to crop irrigation; however, the potential for their failure also presents a source of great danger with disastrous consequences. To avoid failures, it is critical that we are aware of possible threats, observant in the protection of our infrastructure, and prepared to act if threat indicators are present.’ [Source: ADSO. Image: ADSO]
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