1 May 2012

What is levee flood protection?

Q. What is a levee? A. The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines a levee as a “man-made structure, usually an earthen embankment, designed and constructed in accordance with sound engineering practices to contain, control, or divert the flow of water so as to provide protection from temporary flooding.” The terms dike and levee are sometimes used interchangeably. A few examples of levee systems in the Houston area are the USACE-constructed Texas City Hurricane Protection Structure, Freeport Hurricane Protection Structure, the Port Arthur Hurricane Protection Structure and the locally constructed levee systems in Fort Bend County.

1 Sep 2011

Corps’ Personnel Stay Prepared to Respond to Disasters

The employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers took action in anticipation of Hurricane Irene’s landfall by monitoring storm activity, taking measures to minimize flood damage and pre-positioning its trained responders.

1 Apr 2011

When Disaster Strikes, We’ll Bring the Ice!

In the event a disaster such as a hurricane hits the U.S. this year, Albuquerque District will ensure that ice is purchased and delivered to the affected area, when requested.