VICKSBURG DISTRICT LEVEE SAFETY PROGRAM 237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 “ The views, opinions and findings contained in this report are those of the authors(s) and should not be construed as an official Department of the Army position, policy or decision, unless so designated by other official documentation. ”
LEVEE LEV EE SAF SAFETY ETY PR PROGRA OGRAM Lanny Barfield – DSO/LSO, Chief of Geotechnical Branch 237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 Brian Jordan – Chief of Analytical & Levee Safety Section 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 Craig McRaney – Levee Safety Program Manager Neal Lewis - Chief of Flood Control & Hydro Power Section Rodney Nordby - Red River Project Office
LEV LEVEE EE SAF SAFETY ETY PR PROGRA OGRAM M KEY KEY MESSA MESSAGES GES Public Safety is Our Top Priority 237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 Levees Do Not Completely Eliminate Flood 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 Risk Levee Safety Is a Shared Responsibility
237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111
237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111
LEV LEVEE EE SAF SAFETY ETY PR PROGRA OGRAM M ACTIVITIES CTIVITIES Levee Inspections • Routine Inspections 237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 • Periodic Inspections 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 • Periodic Assessments Levee Screenings / Risk Assessments Risk Communication 408 Permits
ROUT OUTINE INE INSP INSPEC ECTIONS TIONS Annual, Maintenance, or Continuing Eligibility Inspection. • 71 Segments, 56 Systems 237 217 200 80 252 Evaluate Compliance with Assurances. 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 Evaluates Maintenance as it relates to the Design Project Flood, Owner 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 Preparedness, and Component Operations. 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 Standard Checklist/Drive Along Levee Crown. • Currently led by Area Offices with Levee Safety Engineers in Support Operations responsible for letters (with checklist) to Sponsors May or May Not affect NFIP Eligibility. Used to Determine Continuing Eligibility for Rehab Assistance Under PL 84-99 Program, if applicable. Routine Inspections will be scheduled between Periodic Inspections.
PE PERIO RIODIC DIC INSP INSPECTION ECTIONS Geotech Lead Five Year Cycle Also a Continuing Eligibility Inspection For PL 84-99 Assistance 237 217 200 80 252 Also Evaluates Maintenance, Preparedness, and Component Operation 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 Replaces the Annual Inspection for the Year Performed 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 • 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 Utilizes Same Checklist 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 Inspection More Thorough as Crown, Levee Slopes, and Levee Toes Traversed System Design Reports, Plans & Specs, Studies, Past Performance Inspection, Records Reviewed Design Criteria Review Performed • Does Design Meet Current Criteria? Provides Data and Information for Levee System Screenings Policy Guidance Letter – “Periodic Inspection Procedures for the Levee Safety Program” • Dated December 17, 2008
LEVEE LEV EE SCR SCREENINGS EENINGS Initial Risk Assessment of the Levee System Purpose: To Prioritize Levee Systems Based on Risk and provide initial LSAC. 237 217 200 80 252 • 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 Develop a Relative Risk Ranking for Corps Levees. • 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 Input Into Screenings From: 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 NLD • Routine and Periodic Inspections • Historic Performance During High Water • Limited Engineering Assessments • Data on Consequences (Population, Structures, etc.) • Status All 71 segments (56 systems) approved by National Cadre • 49 Systems with Final LSAC from HQ LSO •
RISK RISK 237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 System 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 Risk Hazard Consequences Performance Risk = f(Hazard, Performance, Consequences)
NATION TIONAL AL LEV LEVEE EE DATAB ABASE ASE (NLD) (NLD) • Descriptions • Maintenance Responsibilities 237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 • Structural Makeup 237 217 200 27 .59 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 • LSAC 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 • Consequence History Elevation Profiles • Inspection History • Interactive Map https://levees.sec.usace.army.mil/#/
LEVEE SYSTEM SUMMARY SHEETS Draft Levee System Summary (LSS) 237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 Sheets have been developed 237 217 200 27 .59 Final versions will be completed after 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 receiving HQ approved LSACs 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 • Schedule is being Developed for Risk Communication and LSS • Sponsor review/input (when applicable) will be provided We are still working on finalizing levee system summaries Funding has been an issue
MVK LEVEE SAFETY WEB PAGE Brief History of the Levee Safety Program 237 217 200 80 252 LSAC - Explanation of Ratings 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 Common Questions and Answers 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 Links to the following: USACE Levee Safety Portfolio Levee Certification VS Accreditation LSAC Brochure Levee Safety Action Classification Table mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Levee-Safety-Program/
LEVEE SAFETY BROCHURE 237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Levee-Safety-Program/
LEVEE SAFETY BROCHURE 237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Levee-Safety-Program/
RISK COMMUNICATION METHODS • Direct Engagement – Speeches 237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 – Town Halls 237 217 200 27 .59 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 – Outreach Events 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 • Media Relations – TV News, Newspapers, Bloggers • Vicksburg District & Our Partners’ Information Sources – Command Web Sites/Social Media Sites/Apps
WHY ENGAGE THE MEDIA? Media are a communication channel to the public 237 217 200 80 252 • What the public thinks, depends on what the public hears 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 and sees 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 • To build and maintain public support, the district MUST keep the public informed Gets message to more people in a timely fashion Media will tell your story with or without your participation!
CONTACT US Public Affairs Chief: 601-631-5053 237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 Facebook & Twitter: @VicksburgUSACE 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 Website: https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/ E-mail: cemvk-pa@usace.army.mil
LEVEE SAFETY PRIORITIES Miller County Levee Sloughing • LSAC - No Rating (No construction funding is available at this time. 237 217 200 80 252 • Flooding on the Red River resulted in an existing borrow pit 237 217 200 119 174 sloughing into the toe of the Miller County levee. 237 217 200 27 .59 • Plans and Specifications (P&S) are complete. 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 • Population at Risk: 900 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111
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