When responding to an emergency situation the Corps first priority
is saving lives and property. However, our response teams are also sensitive
to the tremendous impact disasters can have on the environment. Many
of the steps our teams take during an emergency are designed to lessen
this environmental impact including:
- Preventing contamination of rivers, streams, lakes and other waterways;
- Protecting against erosion; and
- Clearing hazardous debris.
revised 5 Jun 2009
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