Emergency Operations and Planning

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Little Rock District emergency preparedness and response capabilities

Emergency Support Function

#3 Public Works

24/7 Response

Ready

Emergency Hotline

(501) 324-5695

Dam Safety

Critical Infrastructure

Emergency Management Mission

Emergency response operations

Our Mission

The Emergency Management Office's mission is to ensure the district is prepared and ready to execute response and recovery operations in the event of emergency situations that threaten public safety and infrastructure.

Emergency Response Types

  • Natural Disaster
  • National Catastrophic Emergency
  • Technological Emergency
  • Environmental Event
  • Military Mobilization

Emergency Planning and Operations

The Little Rock District provides comprehensive emergency planning and operational capabilities to support federal, state, and local emergency response efforts across Arkansas and Missouri.

Core Capabilities

Our emergency management team coordinates with multiple agencies to provide rapid response capabilities and technical expertise during critical situations.

  • Natural disaster response and national emergency operations planning
  • Hazardous material and oil spill preparedness
  • National emergency continuity of operations
  • Field Force Engineering contingency operations in support of the Army, DOD, and the nation
  • Flood protection and dam safety
  • Federal Emergency Support Function #3 for Public Works
  • Coordination with state and local agencies

Flood Protection

Critical Infrastructure Protection

In non-emergencies, the district maintains flood control structures, performs condition surveys, plans, organizes and trains for flood response, and maintains capability to respond to flood emergencies.

During flood events, the district may provide supplemental disaster assistance, direct disaster response and disaster recovery or rehabilitation. We may be authorized to perform the following activities under Code 910-200:

  • Assist locals with technical assistance and advice
  • Assume operational control of a flood fight if requested
  • Set high water marks, but not provide survey control
  • Clear debris from a channel if it is likely to cause flooding or levee breach
  • Conduct field investigations to note flood potential areas
  • Furnish flood fight materials
  • Contract for flood fighting personnel, equipment and supplies
  • Inspect state, local or private dams in a structural emergency

Emergency Contact Information

Main Emergency Line

(501) 324-5695

24/7 Emergency Response

Chief, Emergency Management

(501) 324-5696

Emergency Operations Coordination

Security Manager

(501) 324-5901

Security and Threat Assessment

Email

CESWL-EM@usace.army.mil

Emergency Management Office

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Little Rock District

Emergency Management Office

For emergency assistance and current operational status, contact our 24/7 emergency operations center.