Despite our best efforts, it is still impossible to entirely prevent floods. When a flood does occur, Corps personnel are there to help. Often onsite in flooded areas within hours, the Corps provides a variety of vital services including:
- supplying drinkable water and emergency power;
- helping in search and rescue operations;
- clearing debris and blockages of critical water intakes, sewer outflows and drainage channels;
- providing engineering services;
- making emergency repairs to levees and other flood control projects;
- restoring public services and facilities, like electrical power or water supply systems;
- offering technical assistance, including structural evaluations of buildings and damage assessments;
- building temporary shelters; and
- assisting with long-term recovery and reconstruction.
reviewed 10/31/05
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