Hughes recalled the sound of the alarm echoing in her neighborhood on July 28, 2020: 'It was distinctively saying, 'The Tolt Dam has failed,' which was chilling.' She noted the urgency with which she had to act, grabbing her photo albums and personal memories, emphasizing the emotional weight of the alarm. For residents like Hughes, the alarm was not just a signal; it represented the real threat they lived under, making the risks of living near the dam painfully personal.
Hughes highlighted the community's long-standing skepticism about the Tolt River Dam, noting how the conversation about safety has evolved over decades. The efforts made to install an alarm system indicated the entrenched fear among locals, reflecting their ongoing concern for their safety and the town's future should anything go wrong with the dam. 'For years, we’ve lived with the constant reminder that this dam could fail, and we’re left worrying about the very real consequences,' she stated.
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