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Hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30 of each year. Visit the National Hurricane Center for up-to-date, as well as historical information.
The Baltimore District regulates 16 multipurpose reservoirs in the State of Maryland, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New York. To obtain current information regarding the status of the river basins of these reservoirs, visit our Water Resources Section.
Public Law 84-99 - Authorization for the Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
For General Information:
Emergency Management Office
410-962-4223 - During Business Hours
410-962-2013 - After Hours or Emergencies
September 16, 2011 - Public Sponsors of local flood control projects that sustained damages due to flooding during the period 26 August 2011 thru 16 September 2011, have until Friday, October 2011 to apply for Public Law 84-99 Rehabilitation Assistance. Read more... |
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a major Army command with a broad set of missions and capabilities. One of its missions is to provide assistance, within its authorities, when natural disasters or other emergencies occur. On behalf of the Baltimore District, the Emergency Management Branch (EMB) plans for and manages the execution of this mission under the guidance of the District Engineer and higher Headquarters, in accordance with the authority of Public Law 84-99 Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies (PL84-99 FCCE).
Our area of responsibility follows the District's Civil Works boundary and includes the District of Columbia, Maryland, and portions of New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and Delaware.
Emergency preparedness and response is primarily a state and local responsibility. However, in instances when the nature of the disaster exceeds the capabilities of state and local interests, the Corps of Engineers may provide assistance to save human life, prevent immediate human suffering or mitigate public property damage. Providing flood fighting supplies, technical assistance, field assessments, and rehabilitation of flood control works and shore protection are a large part of what we do.
Most Common Support Under PL 84-99
- Flood Response/Technical Assistance
- Field Investigations
- Rehabilitation & Inspection of Flood Damage Reduction Projects and Hurricane Protection Projects
- Emergency Water
- Hazard Mitigation
In addition, under a Presidential Disaster Declaration, the Corps can be tasked by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS-FEMA) to provide assistance for response and recovery missions under Public Law 93-288, The Robert T. Stafford Act, as amended. Missions may include Emergency Temporary Power, Emergency Water & Commodities, Debris Management Operations, Urban Search & Rescue, and Temporary Housing, to name a few. The EMB supports the assigned mission(s) as well as the individuals deploying.
Over the last decade, support to military customers and overseas missions has increased. The EMB provides support to USACE Field Force Engineering Teams - Base Development Team, Forward Engineer Support Team-Augmentation, and Contingency Real Estate and Environmental Support Teams. In addition, the EMB, in coordination with the District's Deployment Coordination/Family Readiness Program Associate, executes the USACE Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Program and supports deployments. The main OCO countries being supported at this time include Afghanistan and Iraq.
Updated: 19-Dec-2011