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And in all things important, to strive to be better is most important. 👷

[Eng. Lam KAJUBI: PhD, MBA @LamKajubi]

An evacuation study- every dam should have one done!

The worst dam break in history is the Banqiao Dam failure in Henan Province, China (August 1975).

The aftermath?:

- 26,000 immediate deaths from flooding,
- 145,000 additional deaths from disease, famine, and exposure,
- Over 11 million people affected,
- 6 million buildings were damaged,
- Farmland and infrastructure destroyed,
- Created a wall of water up to 10 meters high,
- Flooded 30+ counties.

An evacuation study is vital in mitigating consequences of a dam failure in so far as it transforms technical flood risk assessments into actionable emergency response plans, saving lives in case of a disaster and serves the following purposes:

1. Identify “At-Risk” populations:

►Maps areas likely to be inundated if a dam failed (using dam break flood modeling).
►Identifies communities, critical infrastructure (hospitals, schools), and populations at risk downstream.

2. Define safe evacuation zones and routes:

►Determines safe zones (locations outside the flood impact area).
►Establishes evacuation routes and modes of transportation to reach those zones quickly and safely.

3. Estimate evacuation time:

►Calculates the available warning time and the time needed for people to evacuate.
►Assesses if evacuation can be completed in the time before floodwaters arrive (i.e. "Evacuation Time Estimate", ETE).

4. Support emergency response planning:

►Provides essential data for preparing Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
►Guides local authorities, emergency services, and disaster management agencies in developing targeted response strategies.

5. Increase public safety and preparedness:

►Raises awareness among communities about the risk and necessary actions during an emergency.
►Enhances the readiness and training of local emergency personnel and civil protection units.

6. Optimize resource allocation:

►Helps authorities plan for and allocate resources like shelters, transport, communication systems and medical aid.
►Prioritizes vulnerable populations, including the elderly, disabled and children.

7. Facilitate regulatory compliance:

►Meets legal and regulatory requirements for dam safety and disaster risk reduction in many jurisdictions.
►Supports approval and licensing processes for dam construction or operation.

QL is humbled to have done this for Isimba HPP ▼.

[🩺 Miss Jess. 🦋 @JessieAkello]

Smiling in the dark because UEDCL is doing what they do best😁

[Engineer Faisal @PyeparFaisal]

UEDCL is out here selling power banks & solar panels, not power. More darkness than light. Just swap 'BUY LIGHT' for 'BUY POWER BANK’… At least that’s honest

[God’s Planned Kid @rogickiiza]

Your love life is like UEDCL… comes on, goes off… no warning, just pure darkness and disappointment.

[Maathe @Kenneth_Maathe]

UEDCL is the tool that’s has been formed against Ugandans. No warnings, just power cuts with no response from their handler in twitter. Working remotely will always be a scam in this country.

[Sisa_M @Sisa_Says]

Catheter making Freddie cry just pissed me off. #loveisblinduk

[Parisᥫ᭡ @Dayasdeuce]

I’m trying to enjoy love is blind then here goes Catherine complaining at every single thing Freddie does #LoveIsBlindUK #loveisblind

[UIPE @UIPE_Uganda]

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Take advantage of the reduced rates for CPD and IPD trainings.

We look forward to seeing you at the trainings!

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[OmugeyeNanfuka @JuzKalule]

Perhaps you were wrong, and that’s okay.

We live and we learn.

[Eng. Lam KAJUBI: PhD, MBA @LamKajubi]

Privileged to have led this for Uganda. #Uganda #NuclearEnergy

[OmugeyeNanfuka @JuzKalule]

@WestonBergmann 😂😂😂Thé shade !

[Sentletse 🇿🇦🇷🇺🇵🇸🇱🇧 @Sentletse]

Swanky unprovoked #YoungFamousAndAfrican

[HBIC⚫️ @__hazelr]

Bathong I’m on Nadia’s side here, she didn’t do anything wrong 2Baba is just dishing out this information himself 😂 #YoungFamousAndAfrican

[Thecla❤️‍🔥 @avohcuddle]

Zari was actively ruffling feathers this season knowing damn well we will stick beside her😂 #YoungFamousAndAfrican

[Engineer Faisal @PyeparFaisal]

Between SIPI & A CROSS IN THE DESERT, which @UgandaFilm movie are you more inclined to attend just in case 6PM & 8PM find you around ACACIA MALL today? 🤔 #UgandaFilmFestivalAt10

[𝗘'𝗯𝘆𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶 𝗡'𝗼𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗶 ⏳⌛️ @MNagasha]

Happy May, beloved.

Please help our Feeyi get the surgery she needs to fight endometriosis. We thank you. 🫶🏾

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[OmugeyeNanfuka @JuzKalule]

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

[Brenda Nakandi @BrendaNakandi]

Because all good things are achieved #Together!

#cancer changes lives, so can #you!

Check out my #fundraising page on the link below:

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#cancerride #impact #ridingforimpact

[Jonathon L. Earle @JonathonLEarle]

Ahead of this year's #Oscars @TheAcademy, I have written on how @BugandaOfficial — the "real Wakanda" @theblackpanther — changed Theodore Roosevelt and the course of American demoracy @POLITICOMag @politico. I hope you enjoy!

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