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Why are levees being handled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and not FEMA?

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Why are levees being handled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and not FEMA?

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While permanent levees are considered water control facilities, their repair is not eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grant funding because their maintenance and operation is under the jurisdiction of the USACE.