Avista: Danger was minimal with dam mishap
POST FALLS — Officials from the National Weather Service and Avista Utilities re-examined their emergency response procedures Wednesday, following a crane failure at the Post Falls Dam the day before.
The NWS issued a flash flood watch at 9:57 a.m. Tuesday after the crane toppled and struck the dam. This was the only alert sent to wireless devices near the waterway. The watch was canceled at 10:38 a.m. after dam operators gave the all-clear.
Become a Subscriber!
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login
