Public Law 84-99, Emergency Response to Natural Disasters, is the Corps of Engineers’ basic authority to provide for emergency activities in support of State and Local governments prior to, during, and after a flood event.
Under PL 84-99, the Corps of Engineers can conduct preparedness activities for a quick and effective response to a flood emergency and other natural disasters under an all-hazards approach. This includes training key staff as well as conducting training and exercises with our stakeholders.
The Corps is authorized to maintain supplies and other critical materials as part of its flood fight capabilities. In addition, PL 84-99 provides the USACE the authority to plan and train for executing its responsibilities under the National Response Framework, stockpiling supplies and flood fight materials, provide public assistance actions such as liaison, coordination, and inspections; and provide any other activities that assist in preparation.
Disaster preparation offers supplemental materials to state and local efforts as well as tribal requests. This includes direct support to the mission such as sandbags, pumps, contract efforts, plans, training and exercise, and other flood fight supplies as well as technical assistance.
