Does the Corps have sandbags and plastic sheeting available for distribution to State and local governments?

Yes, we do. However, local interests including State governments, should first make full use of their own resources. This includes stockpiling sandbags and other materials needed for immediate emergency response.

Sandbags provided by the Corps of Engineers are not intended for stockpiling by local entities, and may only be provided in actual emergency situations when local supplies have been or will soon be exhausted. Unused sandbags should be returned to the Corps, and the local interests may be requested by the Corps to reimburse the costs of any Corps sandbags used during the flood fight. More.

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