(A) Information furnished the requestor. The supporting division will notify the requesting division of the support which can be provided. It will then furnish the supported division a list of the personnel comprising the emergency assistance units or teams, showing their qualifications and positions held.

(B) Support. The table below serves as a guide for interdivisional support but is not limited thereto.

Requesting Division and Support Division
New England-NCD, ORD, and NAD.
North Atlantic-ORD, NCD, and NED.
South Atlantic-LMVD and ORD.
Lower Mississippi Valley-SAD, SWD, and
MRD.

Ohio River-NCD, MRD, and LMVD.
North Central-MRD, NAD, and ORD.
Missouri River-NPD, NCD, SWD, and
LMVD.

Southwestern-SPD, LMVD, and MRD.
South Pacific-NPD, SWD, and POD.
North Pacific-SPD, MRD, and POD.
Pacific Ocean-SPD and NPD.

(vii) Coordination with Federal Disaster Assistance Administration. Coordinates with FDAA regional directors regarding all Corps actions pursuant to Pub. L. 93-288. Accept mission assignments and designate appropriate district for implementation.

(viii) Coordination with military. Coordinates with CONUS Army Commanders in disaster preparedness and keeps them informed of any significant emergencies where their assistance may be required.

(3) District engineer. District engineers responsibilities regarding emergency operations are executed through the EOM as follows:

(i) Disaster preparedness-Code 910100. (A) Prepares letter report on disaster preparedness program in accordance with ER 11-2-320.

(B) Prepares district annexes to this regulation in preparation for natural disasters.

(C) Develops annual training program for personnel who may be assigned roles in emergency operations.

(D) Assures the inspection of nonFederal flood control works which have received Corps assistance pursuant to Pub. L. 84-99.

(E) Maintains a list of supplies and equipment available for use in a disaster emergency.

(F) Establishes and maintains close liaison with other Federal agencies and non-Federal interests.

(G) Prepares quarterly summary report as required by ER 11-2-320.

(ii) Emergency operations-Code 910-200. (A) Activates and staffs an EOC when deemed necessary.

(B) Institutes measures to keep informed of disaster potential and advises Federal and non-Federal interests as appropriate.

(C) Provides non-Federal interests with such information in flood or coastal storm forecasts as is furnished by the National Weather Service (NWS). Provides technical assistance by advising non-Federal interests in their efforts to maintain the integrity of flood control works and federally authorized shore and hurricane protection projects under their jurisdiction. When non-Federal interests have committed their resources, and are unable to cope with the flood or coastal storm situations, directs Corps assistance either by supply of needed materials and equipment or by undertaking Corps flood fighting and rescue operations.

(D) Furnishes to division and OCE situation reports in connection with potential or actual emergency flood control activities under Pub. L. 84-99 and with other natural disasters which involve or may involve action by the Corps of Engineers pursuant to Pub. L. 93-288. The division and HQDA (DAEN-CWO-E), Washington, D.C. 20314, offices will be called immediately to report an emergency potential or incident. An appropriate written report will also be forwarded. The listing of required reports is furnished in § 203.44(b).

(iii) Rehabilitation-Code 910-300. (A) When rehabilitation of a flood control or federally authorized hurricane protection works is required, a field investigation must be made to determine if the repair work is within the authority of Pub. L. 84-99. A rehabilitation letter report is submitted to the division for necessary action.

(B) Rehabilitation work should be treated with the same degree of exigency as all other emergency operation activities.

(C) Furnishes to the division a copy of the letter that transfers completed emergency repair work under Pub. L. 84-99 to non-Federal interests as outlined in ER 1150-2-301.

(iv) Emergency drinking waterCode 910-400. When a State Governor requests assistance for emergency drinking water, a field investigation will be made to determine if the assistance requested is within the authority of Pub. L. 84-99 and if applicable, a letter report requesting funds and authority to give assistance will be submitted to the division for necessary action.

(v) Advance measures-Code 910-500. When advance measures are requested, a field investigation will be made to determine if the work is within the authority of Pub. L. 84-99. When applicable, a letter report will be submitted to the division for necessary action.

(vi) Responds to FDAA mission assignments through the Division.

§ 203.22 Department of Defense (DOD).

As stated in Part 502, the Secretary of the Army has been designated the DOD executive agent throughout the United States and its territories for military support in disasters, including responsibility for effective use, coordination and control of military resources employed by the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other DOD components. The authority to task appropriate DOD components for resources to conduct disaster relief has been delegated to the Commanding General, FORSCOM (CGFORSCOM). CONUSA commanders are directed to coordinate the military effort with assistance provided by the Corps of Engineers. In major disasters, CONUSA commanders will appoint a DOD military representative to act as the point of contact for military support. A unified commander's authority and responsibility similarly applies to the planning and use of military resources outside CONUS. Acting under DOD instructions, and pursuant to Part 502,

the Army has primary responsibility among the military services for provision of disaster relief. It is also responsible for coordinating the disaster activities of the military services. In summary, the DOD can provide the following when appropriate.

(a) Military support. (1) Flood fighting assistance.

(2) Emergency shelter.

(3) Search and rescue.

(4) First-aid and emergency hospitalization.

(5) Field sanitation.

(6) Preventive medicine.

(7) Graves registration and mass burial.

(8) Debris removal.

(9) Restoration of utilities and provision of emergency communications. (10) Mass hysteria control.

(11) Traffic control and maintenance of law and order, with prevention of looting and plundering.

(12) Fire fighting personnel and equipment.

(13) Emergency land, sea, and air transportation.

(14) Supplies of food, water, fuel, and other vital necessities including administering its distribution to the civilian population.

(15) Decontamination following radiological or toxic gas incidents.

(16) Emergency construction. (17) Restoration of public facilities. (b) Air Force. The Air Force is equipped for aerial reconnaissance, photographic, and transport missions. By use of the helicopter, the Air Force has furnished rescue service during flood emergencies. Regulations concerning processing requests for aerial photography by the Air Force are contained in ER 1110-2-1002.

(c) Defense Civil Preparedness Agency (DCPA). Assist State and local officials in their preparation to meet disaster emergencies; and makes available in time of disaster stockpiled civil defense equipment and supplies.

§ 203.23 Other agencies.

As indicated in Part 502, the closest cooperation between disaster relief agencies is necessary to mitigate the results of natural disasters. Contacts should promote mutual assistance in

execution of assigned missions, avoid duplication of effort, and preclude encroachment on other agencies' statutory authorities. These associations foster professionalism and permit proper referrals of disaster victims who need assistance. A list of these agencies with a brief discussion of their mission is as follows:

(a) Federal Disaster Assistance Administration (FDAA). Section 101 of Pub. L. 93-288 authorizes Federal assistance to State and local governments in a major disaster or emergency (Subpart H of this part).

(b) American National Red Cross. The national organization of the Red Cross is organized to undertake activities for the relief of persons suffering. The Red Cross is required to continue and carry on a system of national and international relief in time of peace; to apply that system in mitigating the suffering caused by pestilence, famine, fire, floods, and other great national calamities; and to devise and carry on measures for preventing those calamities. The disaster activities carried on under Division or District Engineer authority and responsibility will be coordinated as necessary with those of the Red Cross, and that organization will be given full cooperation in its work of mass shelter, feeding, and care incident to major floods or coastal storm. Additional guidance is provided in Part 502.

(c) The Salavation Army. Its purpose is to meet the needs of victims of natural and man-made disasters. It aids in registration and identification of victims; missing persons services-locating individuals and answering inquiries from concerned relatives and families outside the disaster area. Provides meals and/or snacks for disaster victims and emergency workers at the scene of the catastrophe. Collects the following donated goods for victims according to pre-determined need: Food, clothing, furniture, medical supplies, building materials, bedding, utensils, tools, etc.

(d) Department of Agriculture—(1) Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS). Provides up to 80 percent cost-sharing assistance to farmers for emergency conservation

measures (ECM program) on farmlands. The program is authorized by Pub. L. 85-58 and requires a disaster declaration by the Secretary of Agriculture. It may include debris removal and rehabilitation of farmlands after a natural disaster in the declared counties.

(2) Soil Conservation Service (SCS). Furnishes emergency watershed protection against flooding and the products of erosion. The emergency measures are authorized as amended in section 216, Flood Control Act of 1950 (Pub. L. 81-516). They may include repair of dams and dikes, stream clearance, bank stabilization, and emergency conservation measures.

(3) Extension Service (ES). Renders advice on cleanup of damaged property, sanitary precaution, water supply and sewage disposal, insect infestations, use of canned or locker-stored food subsequent to disaster caused power failure, food and water for livestock, safety of damaged buildings, substitute planting for damaged crops, grain storage problems, and renovation of farm equipment and facilities.

(4) Forest Service (FS). Furnishes personnel and equipment for rescue work, snow removal, and fire fighting in disaster situations located in or immediately adjacent to a national forest.

(5) Rural Electrification Administration (REA). Assist in restoration of electric power and rural telephone service in REA service lines. May assist other power service restoration. Also furnishes credit and technical assistance to rural electric and telephone cooperatives whose facilities have suffered damage as a result of the disaster.

(e) Department of Commerce-(1) Office of Industrial Mobilization. Provides assistance in expediting procurement of materials and equipment required for rehabilitation of plants producing defense materials which have been damaged or hampered by disaster. Machine tools may be leased from the Commerce inventory.

(2) National Weather Service (NWS), National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Provides:

(i) Storm warning including tornado, hurricane, cold wave, heavy snow, blizzards, and heavy rainfall.

(ii) Weather forecast. (iii) Flood warnings.

(iv) Forecasts of water stages, in particular the peak flows and duration of high water. Since the issuance to the public of forecasts or river discharge and stages is the legal responsibility of the Weather Service, forecasts prepared by the Corps of Engineers in the execution of its responsibilities should not be released to the general public except under exceptional circumstances in a major emergency. However, release to interested parties of factual information on current storms or river conditions and properly quoted Weather Service forecasts is permissible.

(3) Maritime Administration. Provides:

(i) Lease of tools, automotive and floating equipment, and other equipment and supplies.

(ii) Rescue operations by any ship under the jurisdiction of the Maritime Administration.

(iii) Charter of ships from the national defense reserve fleet for transportation, shelter, storage, or electrical power in disaster areas.

(iv) Lease of shore-based installations for shelter and storage near disaster areas.

(v) Provide trained personnel and equipment for fire fighting in a disaster area.

(4) National Ocean Survey. Provides seismic seawave warnings (Tsunami).

(f) Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (DHEW)-(1) Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cooperates with local, State and Federal food and drug agencies in:

(i) Inspecting, impounding, or destroying damaged food and drug supplies, with all due consideration to the processes of law.

(ii) Inspecting, closing, and certifying for re-opening of damaged food and drug manufacturing and warehousing establishments.

(iii) Keeping informed as to the proper methods for handling contaminated, spoiled, or suspect foods and drugs. District Engineers will notify

District Directors of the FDA of all floods which are considered to cause damage to food and drug stocks or to contaminated water used in the manufacture or processing of foods and drugs.

(2) Public Health Service (PHS). In emergency situations, it utilizes its health resources and technical personnel to control communicable and chronic diseases by assisting State, local and Federal agencies in maintaining adequate and safe food supply, sanitary waste disposal, adequate refuse disposal facilities, and the control of insects and rodents. It can also be expected to evaluate health hazards and recommend corrective action. Assistance may also include emergency assignment of its medical and nursing personnel, engineers, entomologists, sanitarians, epidemiologists, veterinarians, and laboratory technicians.

(3) Office of Education. This agency furnishes financial assistance for repair or restoration of damaged public school facilities, replacement of supplies and equipment, and operation of temporary schools pending repair or replacement of damaged facilities in a major disaster.

(g) Department of Interior—(1) Bureau of Mines (USBM). Has major Federal responsibility in mine disasters and will assist by providing engineers and safety personnel for inspection and prevention of fire explosions, and other hazards such as escaping gas.

(2) Bureau of Reclamation (USBR). Operating in the 17 Western States, the USBR may render Flood fighting assistance and perform rescue operations in any natural disaster situation including transportation of personnel and materials. May also assist local interests in repair and restoration of flood control works when authorized by the Commissioner of Reclamation. Provides some earthmoving equipment and supplies such as tools. Can provide personnel trained in operation of electric power lines and distribution systems with attendant trucks and support equipment.

(3) U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). In addition to furnishing a variety of maps, the USGS collects and furnishes

data on stream-flow and water surface elevation at many locations. Close coordination with pertinent field offices of the USGS will therefore be maintained during flood emergencies.

(h) Department of Transportation (DOT)—(1) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Federal funds for emergency repair of Federal-aid highways and bridges which have suffered serious damage as the result of disaster over a wide area are available on a matching basis. Additionally, Federal funds up to 100 percent are available for the repair of reconstruction of highways, roads, and trails which the Secretary of Transportation shall find have suffered serious damage as the result of a disaster over a wide area, such as by floods, hurricanes, tsunami, earthquakes, severe storms, landslides, or other catastrophes in any part of the United States.

(2) Office of Emergency Transportation (OET). Assistance in coordinating transportation intelligence.

(3) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This agency maintains an extensive air navigation and communication network. It may provide communications for local authorities when commercial facilities are not available. It will assist in determining damage to airports, may participate in repair or restoration, and will assist in mobilization of local civil aviation for emergency operations.

(4) U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Coordination between the Corps of Engineers and the Coast Guard under natural disaster conditions will usually be in connection with emergency flood control activities. The primary mission of the Coast Guard in time of floods is to render aid and assistance and supplement the efforts and resources of State and local governments and the Red Cross. Operations are commensurate with the gravity of the situation and the facilities available. The USCG's rescue capability is of particular note. Responsibility for icebreaking or maintain essential navigation also belongs to the Coast Guard.

(i) General Services Administration (GSA). In major disaster areas the GSA has accepted the responsibility to provide office space, hotel rooms,

motor pool cars, communications, and other essential services.

(1) Federal Supply Service (FSS). The FSS can provide emergency procurement and warehousing operations in a disaster area; supply common-use items to Government agencies to insure continuity of essential operations; and perform general procurement and supply operations for wholesale and quantity deliveries from available sources.

(2) Public Buildings Service (PBS). This agency will furnish advice on repair of damaged public buildings, or their demolition, acquisition of temporary quarters, and is a source of engineering and architectural personnel.

(3) Property Management and Disposal Service (PMDS). This agency can provide for the lease of idle government-owned tools and production equipment; sale of excess material from the national stockpile; and supply from stocks on hand in Civil Defense warehouses, those items required for disaster relief. Included within its organization are elements that provide services in ascertaining the availability of excess and surplus personal property needed for disaster relief purposes and the disposal of such property upon the termination of a disaster.

(j) Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC provides for clearing the amateur radio channels to permit emergency communications and use of emergency frequencies for amateur operations.

(k) Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). Assistance available from the ICC includes:

(1) Temporary authority for motor or water command and contract carriers to perform urgently needed transportation for hire to points and within areas having no carrier service capable of meeting the needs of the situation.

(2) Permission for common carriers to transport passengers without charge, or freight at reduced rates, into or out of disaster areas.

(3) Suspension of any or all rules, regulations, or practices of car service. (4) Direction of joint use of equipment and facilities.