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 may provide flood response operations to support state, local, and tribal efforts to save lives and protect public services and facilities such as police stations, hospitals, fire stations, as well as water and wastewater treatment facilities.
There are six components of Emergency Operations, which include flood response operations, post flood response, operational supplies and equipment, support from others, operational support, and after action reporting.
This category also includes field investigation and reconnaissance of areas that have the greatest flood potential, flood fighting, and post-flood response.
