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Emergency Management

Emergency Management provides engineering services to respond to national and natural disasters to minimize damages and help in recovery efforts.

Public Law 84-99 enables USACE to assist state and local authorities in flood fight activities and cost share in the repair of flood protection structures.

Public Law 93-288 authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to task USACE with disaster recovery missions under the Federal Response Plan.

Annual Spring Runoff

The runoff season in the Missouri River basin typically begins around March 1.

Flooding Response
The Omaha District's flooding response authority is for areas north of Rulo, Neb. For areas south of Rulo in Kansas and Missouri, visit the Kansas City District's website.  


Disaster Response

Contracting
The Omaha District Contracting Office provides information for contractors as well as links to FedBizOpps for disaster related contracting opportunities from the Omaha District.

Permitting
The Omaha District Regulatory Office provides guidance for performing work that may affect waterways of the U.S. Special permitting requirements during or following will be announced through the District Regulatory Office