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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 Releases

2 Apr 2012
Corps to hold public meeting to gain input on Fort Peck Spillway test
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, will hold an informational meeting on April 16 at 1 p.m. to gain public and Tribal input on a proposed spillway test at Fort Peck Dam. The meeting will follow the Spring Public Meeting being held by the Water Management Division at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center.
30 Mar 2012
Corps awards $2.7 million contract to repair Pierre causeway
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, awarded Wednesday a $2.7 million contract to repair the causeway that connects Pierre, S.D., to LaFramboise Island that is situated in the Missouri River.
29 Feb 2012
Corps reaches deadline on the most critical time sensitive levee repairs
Rockport. Hamburg. Council Bluffs. Names on a map. In the summer of 2011, though, they were so much more: Communities fighting a rising tide of water that threatened to wash away everything. In some places, levees held and a crisis was averted. In other places, the levees failed and lives were disrupted.
15 Feb 2012
Corps awards $4.7 million contract for levee repair work south of Nebraska City, Neb.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, awarded a $4.7 million contract Tuesday for critical repairs on the Missouri River Levee system, south of Nebraska City, Neb.
10 Feb 2012
Corps awards $1.8 million contract for Omaha Flood Protection Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District recently awarded a $1.8 million contract for critical repairs to the Omaha Flood Protection Project.

Emergency Operations News

Emergency Operations news releases are published during an activation of the Omaha District Emergency Operations Center. These releases also appear on the front page of the District Web site and the Emergency Management Web page.

26 Sep 2013
Cherry Creek Reservoir releases scheduled to gradually increase
As river stages downstream of Denver continue to recede, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District will begin to gradually increase releases from Cherry Creek Dam. Releases from Cherry Creek Dam will be gradually increased over the next few days to evacuate flood control storage. On Thursday, Sept. 26, Cherry Creek Dam releases were increased from 40 cubic feet per second to 75 cfs. The releases are scheduled to be increased to 100 cfs on Monday, Sept. 30.
20 Sep 2013
Bear Creek Reservoir releases scheduled to gradually increase
As river stages downstream of Denver fall below flood stages, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District will begin to gradually increase releases from Bear Creek Reservoir. Releases from Bear Creek and Cherry Creek reservoirs have been a combined 290 cubic feet per second (cfs) since September 16. Chatfield Lake remains 3.5 feet below the base of the flood control pool and no releases are scheduled. Releases from Bear Creek reservoir will be gradually increased over the next few days. On Saturday, Sept. 21, releases will increase from 250 cfs to 300 cfs; Sunday, Sept. 22, releases will reach 400 cfs; and then increase to 500 cfs on Monday, Sept. 23. Forecasts indicate that Bear Creek reservoir will complete evacuation of flood storage during the second week of October. Releases from Cherry Creek Dam remain at 40 cfs. The Corps continues to monitor these releases in coordination with the State of Colorado.
20 Sep 2013
Nebraska Post-flood and Flood Protection Permitting
To address National Weather Service forecasts for river levels along the South Platte and Platte rivers in Nebraska to be in or above flood stage, landowners may decide to take action they believe is necessary to protect property. Where possible, the public should contact the Nebraska Regulatory Office (402)896-0896 for work associated with flood protection and repair work for flood damaged areas performed in waters of the U.S. within the State of Nebraska and the Omaha District. A flood emergency does not remove the landowner's responsibility to obtain a Section 404 permit when one is required.