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USACE - Memphis District
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Authority to perform post flood activities immediately after a flood or coastal storm is
provided by Public Law 84-99, as amended. Corps assistance must be required immediately
and is limited to major flood or coastal storm disasters resulting in life-threatening
or property-damaging situations.
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| Type of Assistance Provided by the Corps |
- Furnish technical advice and assistance.
- Clearance of drainage channels, bridge openings, or structures blocked by
debris deposited during the event.
- Clearance of blockages or critical water supply intakes and sewer outfalls.
- Debris removal necessary to reopen vital transportation routes.
- Temporary restoration of critical public services or facilities.
- Identify hazard mitigation opportunities.
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| Duration of Assistance |
| Corps of Engineers assistance may only be provided for a maximum
of 10 days from the date of receipt of the governor's written request for assistance. |
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| Criteria for Corps of Engineers Assistance |
- Assistance must be supplemental to state and local efforts.
- Requires written request from the governor or his authorized representative for flood response.
- Corps policy requires local interests to furnish the following items of cooperation and assurances
prior to the undertaking of any work:
- provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary;
- hold and save the United States free of damages due to the authorized work, exclusive of damage due to the fault
or negligence of the United States or its contractor; and
- If feasible, operate and maintain the emergency work or remove temporary work constructed by the Corps.
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| How to Obtain Help |
| Contact your local officials who in turn will contact the State Office
of Emergency Services or equivalent and, if required, the state will contact the Corps of Engineers.
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| US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Memphis District |
| 167 North Main, B202 |
| Memphis, TN 38103-1894 |
| Local: (901) 544-3005 |
| Fax: (901) 544-3786 |
| Toll Free: (800) 317-4156 |
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