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Interim Policy on Rehabilitation Assistance Eligibility ...
Interim Policy on Rehabilitation Assistance Eligibility On March 21, 2014, USACE issued interim policy on eligibility for rehabilitation assistance for levee systems. The interim policy was developed in response to numerous changes over the last few years in the agency’s strategic direction, and is intended to keep the Rehabilitation Program operational during a longer-term policy revision effort. The interim policy allows eligibility determinations to continue while the final policy is deve
System-Wide Improvement Framework ...
System-Wide Improvement Framework For levee systems that do not meet the interim eligibility criteria, the System-Wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) remains an option for levees to maintain eligibility while making progress on addressing system deficiencies. Edit SWIF - Policy for Development and Implementation Edit SWIF - Letter of Intent Template
Alterations to Flood Risk Reduction Projects ...
Alterations to Flood Risk Reduction Projects Section 408 Requests to Alter Federal Flood Risk Reduction Projects Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and codified in 33 U.S.C. § 408 (Section 408) authorizes the Secretary of the Army, on the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), to grant permission for the alteration or occupation or use of a USACE civil works project if the Secretary determines that the activity will not be

Emergency Management News

Corps of Engineers closes Missouri River Levee System L-536 breach near Corning, Missouri

8/13/2020

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District closed another breach along the Missouri River Levee System L-536, northwest of Corning, Missouri Saturday...

Corps closes first breach on L-536 levee system

7/13/2020

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District closed the first breach along the L-536 levee system Thursday...

Corps issues contract to build COVID-19 Montana Alternate Care Facility

5/8/2020

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has awarded a $2.6 million contract to build an Alternate Care Facility in Kalispell, Montana, to aid in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic...

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.

2018 Flood Fight Training

Overview of USACE Flood Fight Authorities

Levee Safety Program Update

Spring 2019 Missouri River Basin Flood Outlook

Missouri River Basin Water Management

Flood Fighting and Surveillance

Flood Fighting Equipment

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

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Useful Links

USACE Emergency Operations
Missouri River Water Management
Flood Risk Management
Levee Safety Program
- National Levee Database ...
The USACE National Levee Database is the focal point for comprehensive information about our nation's levees.
National Response Framework
- Temporary Roofing
Disaster Impact Models