2 Nov 2022

Corps, Maricopa County leaders celebrate completion of repairs to 5 federally constructed channels in Arizona

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District leaders visited the New River Dam Outlet Channel Oct. 24 in Florence, Arizona, to recognize the completion of a project that restores the capability of five federally constructed channels in Maricopa County.

1 May 2020

Update on levee rehabilitation in the Kansas City District

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to update our partners and the public on progress made in our levee rehabilitation program. There are 66 levee systems on target for repairs, some with breeches, some with other surface damage such as grass kill or scour holes. The Corps currently has 24 contracts awarded with another 16 currently advertised for bids or pending award. Contractors have begun moving dirt on 8 of the 24 awarded contracts – this number is increasing daily.

6 Apr 2017

Corps accepting flood damage rehabilitation assistance applications

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is now accepting applications for Public Law 84-99 rehabilitation assistance through May 5, 2017.

1 Oct 2014

Santa Clara Pueblo and the Corps of Engineers: A Working Partnership between Two Nations

"The partnership between USACE and the Santa Clara Pueblo is a fine example of why the Albuquerque District has the strongest Tribal Program in South Pacific Division. Flood Risk Management in the Santa Clara tribal area is incredibly important for the future of the Pueblo,” said Brig. Gen. Mark Toy, commander, South Pacific Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

7 Nov 2012

Hurricane Sandy Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Hurricane Shore Protection Projects Now Open

Non-federal sponsors of Federally Authorized and Constructed Hurricane/Shore Protection Projects (HSPP) which sustained damages resulting from Hurricane Sandy have until December 2nd to apply for Rehabilitation Assistance under Public Law 84-99.

10 Sep 2012

USACE Galveston District nears completion of levee safety inspections

GALVESTON, Texas (Sep. 10, 2012) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District is nearing completion of a comprehensive evaluation of seven federally-constructed levees in Alice, Freeport, Lynchburg, Matagorda, Port Arthur, Texas City and Three Rivers, Texas, as part of the Corps’ Levee Safety Program.

1 Aug 2012

What Can the Corps do? Wildfire Effects Mitigation Authorities Explained

The Corps has some limited authority to address flood hazards within watersheds affected by wildfires. The Corps’ emergency assistance is intended, by law, to be temporary in order to meet immediate threats. It is not intended to provide permanent solutions to flooding problems. Categories of emergency assistance permitted under Public Law 84-99 include:

1 Aug 2012

Step by Step — How the Corps Responds to Emergencies

Public Law 84-99 dictates how the Corps will manage emergencies and provide flood-related technical assistance, as well as flood flight support to state and local governments.