Grant County PUD believes that public and employee safety is paramount. We are constantly working to maintain Wanapum and Priest Rapids Dams safe for continued operation. However, there are inherent risks to living, working, or recreating near dams that cannot be eliminated.

Emergency Action Plan

Grant PUD has an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) that identifies emergency situations that could develop at our dams and establishes protocols for reacting to them. It includes actions to mitigate potential emergencies and provides information for local emergency managers to use for emergency responses.

Emergency Response

Any public emergency response to a dam-related emergency would be directed by local emergency managers, such as the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Signing up for emergency notifications from the sheriff’s office and Grant PUD can help you receive information quickly during an emergency. Sign up for emergency alerts by clicking on the links below and filling out the contact form.

Grant County Sheriff's Office Emergency Alerts

Grant PUD Outage Alerts

You can also follow Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Grant PUD on Facebook and X for emergency updates. Follow the guidance of local emergency managers for emergency responses including evacuation orders. In general, if you are notified of potential flooding on the Columbia River in your area, move to higher ground away from the river.