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<br />,- <br /> <br />Q{~~> <br />...,......... <br />'.; ;.; ~.,:-~ <br />" ~ ~.:::'6' <br /> <br />. CoDStruct temporary levees to protect life and improved property (removal of the temporary levees <br />is a local responsibility). <br /> <br />. Restore the original design capacity of Federal projects by "h.nnP.I clearirig and dredging. <br /> <br />. Relieve the threat of flooding frOI!l possible dam fiIilures by dewatering the impoundment, <br />controlled breaching or strengthening of the structure. <br /> <br />EMERGENCY OPERATIONS. In time of flood or coas1al storm, the CorpsofRngillP.ers willundertakll <br />emergency operatioDs to supplement local efforts in the following general categories: disaster assis1ance, flood <br />fighting, and post flood recovery and/or rehabilitation. Emergency measures are of a temporary nature <br />designed to meet the imminp.nt threat of flood and to preserve existing protective works.. <br /> <br />CrIteria for Corps of Engineers assistance: Corps policy requires local interests to furnish the following <br />items of cooperation and assurances prior to undertaking any work: (a) provide without cost to the United <br />States all lands, easemellts, and rights-of-way necessary; (b) hold and save the United States free from <br />damages due to the authorized work, exclusive of damages due to the negligence of the United States.or its <br />contractor; and (c) operate and maintain the emergency work constructed by the Corps. <br /> <br />What the Corps can do: <br />. Assist in rescue operations. <br /> <br />.:,ii'~K~: <br /> <br />. Furnish technical advice and assis1ance. <br /> <br />· FurnIsh flood fighting materials, such as sandbags, polyethylene sheeting, lumber, pumps, or rock <br />to stabilize eroding levees. Government supplies are furnished only if.1ocal resources are or will <br />be exhausted. <br /> <br />. Remove logs, ice, or other debris that is blocking stream flow and causing or likely to. cause <br />flooding to improved property or to endanger life. <br /> <br />ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS. The Corps of Rngimo.el'S can also provide: <br /> <br />. Repair and rehabilitation of flood control works damaged or threatened by flood. <br /> <br />. Emergency drinking water to areas that have conlllminoted drinking water or ~ suffering from <br />drought. <br /> <br />HOW TO OBTAIN HELP: Contact your local officials. They will contact the proper person at the State <br />level, and if required, the State will contact the Corps of Rl1gillP<<S. For more information on Corps of <br />Engineers assis1ance or eligibility for assis1ance, contact the Tribal Coordinator or call directly to the <br />Emergency Management office of the Corps of Engineers at the numbers shown on pages 7 and 8. <br /> <br />23 <br />