Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies Act
Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies Act : 33 U.S.C. ? 701n (2005), commonly referred to as Public Law 84-99. The Flood Control Act "authorizes an emergency fund for preparation for emergency response to, among other things, natural disasters, flood fighting and rescue operations, repair or restoration of flood control and hurricane protection structures, temporary restoration of essential public facilities and services, and provision of emergency supplies of water". (DHS, National Response Framework List of Authorities and References (Draft), September 10, 2007, p. 4)