What is the Corps of Engineers authority for conducting emergency operations?
The Corps of Engineers emergency authorities, including those involving ice jams and advance measures, are authorized under the provisions of Public Law 84-99, Flood and Coastal Storm Emergencies (33 U.S.C. 701n) (69 Stat. 186) as amended. How can the Corps of Engineers help during an emergency? The Corps of Engineers will give technical advice and assistance on alleviating ice jam problems when requested by State and local authorities. Other types of supplemental assistance are available under special circumstances. These are discussed below. What responsibilities do State and local authorities have? State and local authorities should initiate a program of Disaster Preparedness, if they do not already have one. Such a program should include maintaining existing flood control projects, stockpiling or otherwise providing for sandbags and other material and equipment, and training personnel to handle emergency situations. Who is responsible for removing ice jams when they occur? The poli
