Emergency assistance is provided in all phases of flood
response and post flood response to supplement State and local efforts. State
and local governments must use their own resources to the maximum extent
feasible, usually including the furnishing of common labor. No specific
restrictions are placed on such assistance.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: State
or local public agencies for flood response and the State for post flood
response.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
All persons living in areas subject to floods, and in eligible areas, are
potential beneficiaries.
Credentials/Documentation:
None.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
Pre-application Coordination:
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure:
Flood response is provided upon oral or written request by responsible State
or local authorities, followed by a written request from the Governor. Post
flood response will be provided upon written request by the Governor.
Award Procedure: Not
applicable.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
Varies by situation of request from hours to days.
Appeals: Not applicable.
Renewals: Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
Local cooperation is required to provide necessary lands, easements, and
right-of-way; hold and save the Federal Government free from damages due to
the authorized work; and, maintain permanent works in a satisfactory manner.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Flood fight response will normally continue until flood waters recede below
bank full and recovery operations commence. Post flood response activities are
limited to 10 days following receipt of the Governor's request. All temporary
preventive and protective measures constructed by the Corps of Engineers must
be removed by local interests.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: None.
Audits: None.
Records: None.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
96-3125-0-1-301.
Obligations: (Salaries and
expenses) FY 01 $15,000,000; FY 02 est $5,000,000; and FY 03 est $0. Funding
Comments: Contingency emergency funds are utilized as necessary for purposes
authorized. Emergency operations will be undertaken by the Corps of Engineers
to supplement State and local government activities. Emergency operations
applies to emergency flood fighting and rescue, protection of federally
constructed shore or hurricane projects and post flood response assistance.
This authority allows divisions and districts to furnish required assistance
in support of other agencies and by supplementing local resources as
appropriate.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Not applicable.
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Corps conducts 50 to 250 flood emergency operations
annually.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
Engineer Regulation 500- 1-1 pamphlets and statements
are issued by the District Engineer's Office and Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers. They are available on request without charge.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers or District Engineers listed in Appendix IV of the
Catalog.
Headquarters Office:
Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-OE, Washington, DC
20314-1000. Telephone: (202) 272-0251. FTS is not available.
Web Site Address:
http://www.usace.army.mil/business.html
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Not applicable.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Not applicable.
