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  • December

    Devastating fires ravaged significant parts of the North Bay Area late-Sept. into early-Oct. Contracted crews from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division are providing debris clean-up for those devastated by the fires. (U.S. Army photo by Edward Coffey, USACE SPD PAO)

    South Pacific Division responds to hurricanes, wildfires

    South Pacific Division's area of operations covers 10 states from California to Texas to the Rockies. When disaster strikes, SPD personnel stand ready to deploy when needed.

  • September

    Department of Planning and Natural Resources Office Manager for Business and Administration Services talks to a home owner, helping Operation Blue Roof team members as they walk house-to-house. With five team members on the island, the Temporary Roofing Planning and Response Team is currently going house-to-house gathering Right of Entry forms. The forms allow Corps personnel on private property to assess homes and Corps contractors authority to repair the roofs. More Temporary Roofing team members are on their way. Operation Blue Roof’s purpose is to provide homeowners in disaster areas with fiber-reinforced plastic sheeting to cover their damaged roofs until arrangements can be made for permanent repairs.

    First Blue Roof Being Installed in the Virgin Islands

    The first residential temporary roof made of blue plastic sheeting was installed today on the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The program, available to qualified homeowners and known as Operation Blue Roof, can make some damaged structures habitable again until more permanent repairs can be made.
  • Following a natural disaster or emergency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can manage the construction of temporary critical public facilities for impacted communities as part of the federal government’s unified national response.

    Huntsville Center sends experts to support hurricane recovery

    Four U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville employees deployed to St. Croix, Virgin Islands, over the weekend to conduct critical public facilities assessments following Hurricane Irma.
  • ATLANTA, GA- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southern Atlantic Division’s (USACE SAD) Brigadier General Diana Holland, went to FEMA’s Region 4 Response Coordination Center (RRCC) in Atlanta, GA, Sep. 7, 2017.

    South Atlantic Division's Commander Visits FEMA in Preparation for Hurricane Irma

    ATLANTA, GA- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southern Atlantic Division’s Commander(USACE SAD) Brigadier General Diana Holland, on September 7 visited FEMA’s Region 4 Response Coordination Center (RRCC) in Atlanta, GA where Joint agencies track the storm as well as plan for Hurricane Irma’s impact on the region.

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The National Levee Safety Program is hosting a webinar on April 30th from 1:00-2:00pm ET to provide an overview of levee operations and maintenance topics in the National Levee Safety Guidelines. To register, visit https://t.co/494oj9rVH6. #NLSP #LeveeSafety https://t.co/k8i3DPmAIN
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The National Levee Safety Program is hosting a webinar on April 30th from 1:00-2:00pm ET to provide an overview of levee operations and maintenance topics in the National Levee Safety Guidelines. To register, visit https://t.co/494oj9rVH6. #NLSP #LeveeSafety https://t.co/k8i3DPmAIN
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RT @ArmyGeospatial: #DYK. Federal agencies, including #USACE, have reached a consensus on a shared schema for recreational public roads and…
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RT @norfolkdistrict: Happy #AirSuperiorityDay from the Norfolk District! Last week, the 1st Fighter Wing held a groundbreaking ceremony f…
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Celebrate #EarthDay on April 22nd with Bobber the Water Safety Dog & friends! Download a free coloring sheet and poster at https://t.co/romstMKz4z, where you can also watch some cartoons with your kids and download Bobber Trading Cards to play the 1-2-3 Splash Game with them! https://t.co/XuU710w4sG
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Margaret Rush, @USACERockIsland budget analyst supports the #HawaiiWildfires recovery mission by serving as an admin specialist in the recovery field office. @CountyofMaui @Hawaii_EMA @fema @maui_ema @USArmy @StPaulUSACE #USACE https://t.co/gPtu2ifql4
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RT @USACERockIsland: The Rock Island District is offering free boating safety education classes at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center in…
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During the Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! Day on April 15th recognizes some of the military's most unsung heroes - their children. The day encourages everyone to wear purple representing all branches of the military and showing unity with each other. https://t.co/aXdLDysPNr
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RT @europedistrict: Europe District commander Col. Dan Kent talks about our diverse mission and future opportunities during a presentation…
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Soldier couple earns back-to-back Sapper school leadership awards, wife to compete in Best Sapper Competition. Read more here: https://t.co/IUNgyXJ8cL https://t.co/pvGQGjU0NT
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Soldier couple earns back-to-back Sapper school leadership awards, wife to compete in Best Sapper Competition. Read more here: https://t.co/IUNgyXJ8cL https://t.co/pvGQGjU0NT
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RT @USACE_FortWorth: 4 out of 5 fingers agree you should never remove or disable machine guarding. https://t.co/DP4Ozw3Y2x
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RT @USACE_FortWorth: 4 out of 5 fingers agree you should never remove or disable machine guarding. https://t.co/DP4Ozw3Y2x
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The @SeattleDistrict Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden achieved Level II Accreditation from The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. Learn more: https://t.co/AwFSkHtvsi @NWDUSACE
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The @SeattleDistrict Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden achieved Level II Accreditation from The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. Learn more: https://t.co/AwFSkHtvsi @NWDUSACE
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Norma Sperry, @USACERockIsland, deployed as a Quality Assurance Supervisor with #USACE debris removal team as part of the federal response to the #Hawaiiwildfires. Learn more: https://t.co/gGSaGQoDM8 📸: Stacey Reese @CountyofMaui @Hawaii_EMA @fema @epa @maui_ema @StPaulUSACE
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Norma Sperry, @USACERockIsland, deployed as a Quality Assurance Supervisor with #USACE debris removal team as part of the federal response to the #Hawaiiwildfires. Learn more: https://t.co/gGSaGQoDM8 📸: Stacey Reese @CountyofMaui @Hawaii_EMA @fema @epa @maui_ema @StPaulUSACE
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RT @USACE_ABQ: At the annual #PecosRiverCommission mtg. April 9, we presented the 2023 Pecos River Basin report summarizing water managemen…
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