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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on...'

7/19/2024
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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events.

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USACE has issued $2.13M in Flood Control and Coastal Emergency Funding for the provision of flood response technical expertise, and management of flood response supplies and equipment. #Helene (As of 5 Oct)

USACE has received 15 @fema Mission Assignments following #Helene, including National Activation, Regional Activations, Temporary Emergency Power, Infrastructure Assessment, and Debris Management/Oversight totaling $56.97M. (As of 5 Oct)

@HeleneHelpWNC Information about our ongoing efforts following Hurricane Helene can be seen here: https://t.co/XJJTiEskCP

172 USACE personnel are deployed following #Helene, coordinating with partners in the affected areas. Additionally, 54 USACE personnel are supporting response efforts via reach-back, and USACE has 213 contractor personnel deployed. (As of 5 Oct) https://t.co/VOT5xszFQF

Under the Stafford Act, USACE supports the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency in carrying out the National Response Plan, which calls on 30 federal departments and agencies to provide coordinated disaster relief and recovery operations. (3/3)

Under Public Law 84-99 (Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies), USACE provides disaster preparedness services and advanced planning measures designed to reduce the amount of damage caused by an impending disaster. (2/3)

USACE conducts its emergency response activities under two basic authorities during events like #Helene – Public Law 84-99 (Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies), and when mission assigned by @fema under the Stafford Disaster and Emergency Assistance Act. (1/3)

RT @USACEWilmington: SAW’s own Scott Jones is hauling supplies to the Sandy Mush community just northwest of Asheville. These supplies we…

RT @USACEWilmington: SAW’s own Scott Jones is hauling supplies to the Sandy Mush community just northwest of Asheville. These supplies we…

RT @USACE_FortWorth: Today is #NationalDoSomethingNiceDay. Reach out to someone with a helping hand if they need it. https://t.co/uLW4duWa9U

RT @USACE_FortWorth: Today is #NationalDoSomethingNiceDay. Reach out to someone with a helping hand if they need it. https://t.co/uLW4duWa9U

RT @ArmyERDC: Researchers from eight U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Districts have been selected for the 2024 session of ERDC University (ERD…

RT @ArmyERDC: Researchers from eight U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Districts have been selected for the 2024 session of ERDC University (ERD…

RT @Readygov: Clean up your home safely after #Helene. ✔️ Never work alone. ✔️ Prevent electric shock. Never touch electrical equipment…

Tenga cuidado con los rumores y las estafas relacionados con #Helene. Esta información de @FEMAespanol está disponible aquí: https://t.co/78fOUEI5PQ

Tenga cuidado con los rumores y las estafas relacionados con #Helene. Esta información de @FEMAespanol está disponible aquí: https://t.co/78fOUEI5PQ

RT @norfolkdistrict: Col. Sonny Avichal, USACE Norfolk District Commander, and Eddy Leblanc, ESF 3 Team Leader, met with VDEM and @FEMA off…

RT @norfolkdistrict: Col. Sonny Avichal, USACE Norfolk District Commander, and Eddy Leblanc, ESF 3 Team Leader, met with VDEM and @FEMA off…

RT @CDCgov: Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning when using a generator. You can't smell or see carbon monoxide, but if it builds up in your…

A Soldier from the 249th Engineer Battalion - Prime Power inspects an electrical panel, Oct. 2, to gather information for an assessment at a critical facility on Fort Eisenhower, Ga., to support the installation's Department of Public Works and Garrison Command following #Helene. https://t.co/KcLWloqXZG

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