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Jacksonville District Announces Preparations for Hurricane Milton

Jacksonville District Published Oct. 7, 2024
As Hurricane Milton makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), is preparing to respond as needed and providing information on operational adjustments that will take place within the district.
USACE Installs First Generators

USACE Published Oct. 5, 2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Temporary Emergency Power team completed the first installations of generators across western North Carolina yesterday to assist communities with critical power needs.
Corps provides regulatory info for North Carolina flood response

USACE Wilmington Published Oct. 3, 2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District has released a fact sheet aimed at assisting the public in navigating permitting requirements during the recovery process in the wake of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
Louisville District deploys debris team in support of Hurricane Helene recovery

By Charles Delano Louisville District Public Affairs Office Published Oct. 3, 2024
Subject matter experts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville district are deploying to areas in North Carolina and Florida that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued mission assignments to USACE to provide technical assistance in planning and coordinating the scope of potential debris missions for affected areas in North Carolina.
Corps provides regulatory info for Tennessee flood response

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Published Oct. 2, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has released a fact sheet aimed at assisting the public in navigating permitting requirements during the recovery process in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene in East Tennessee.
The Roots of Architecture and Engineering in Latino and Hispanic Culture

By By Luke Waack, Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Affairs U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District Published Oct. 8, 2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) held its first of two observances for National Hispanic Heritage Month at district headquarters in Galveston, Texas, Oct. 3, 2024. SWG Deputy Public Affairs Officer, Carlos M. Gomez, hosted the event to discuss the theme, “The Roots of Architecture and Engineering in Latino and Hispanic Culture.” Gomez moderated the discussion with a panel featuring Project Engineer, Griselda Ahumada, Project Manager, Reuben A. Trevino and Program Manager, Enrique “Rick” Villagomez Jr.
Nelson Sanchez to retire after nearly 40 years of service

USACE, Mobile District Published Oct. 7, 2024
In 1985, many significant events happened around the world. The first WrestleMania was held at Madison Square Garden, and the Main Event was Hulk Hogan and Mr. T vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff.
Army Corps awards three new contracts to restore America’s Everglades as part of $1.1 billion investment through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Jacksonville District Published Oct. 2, 2024
(Jacksonville, Fla.) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), in its partnership with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), awarded three contracts to increase the momentum towards restoring, preserving and protecting America’s iconic Everglades.

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Three men stand in front of a fire station. One is looking at paperwork while the other two are looking off into the distance.

Two men look at an electrical opened electrical box. The men are wearing hard hats and reflective vests

A man stands on a bridge looking over the river and the debris piled on either side.

Two men stand looking at large debris piles.

Three men inspect a large generator at night.

A USACE Employee stands in the center of an intersection Debris is surrounding him.

Vernon Griffin with the Galveston District safety and occupational health office and Chris Sibert with the Honolulu District serving as quality assurance for the temporary emergency power team works with contractors during a installation of two generators for the City of Henderson Hendersonville Wastewater Treatment Facility in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Oct. 4, 2024. USACE continues to work in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies to support Hurricane Helene response efforts. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers video by Charles Delano)

USACE completes installation of two emergency generators in Hendersonville, NC

An Army Soldier points to a map of North Carolina

Two Soldiers stand next to each other while talking to a USACE employee.

a group of individuals stand near each other as they talk.

A man stands on a road taking picture of a tree down along the side of the roadway.

A man sits in the back of a small airplane looking out the window at the land below

Three men talk at a table, one man is standing, while the other two are sitting.

A USACE Employee wearing a red shirt and hat, looks out the window of a small plane as it flies over portions of South Carolina.

A group of Soldiers and emergency management officials talk in a group in front of a lake where boats and debris are sitting along the shoreline.

Two Soldiers in reflective vests and hard hats stand next to a boat ramp where debris can be seen floating in the water.

A group of individuals walk along a roadway talking.

Lt. Col. Robert Green, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Commander and Thomas Herbert, USACE Nashville District Project Manager, engaged with the Unicoi County, Tennessee Emergency Management Director Jimmy Erwin and a Tennessee Emergency Management Agency representative, Oct. 1. The county suffered major damage to infrastructure, homes and facilities due to heavy rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.

A USACE employee stands on a road that has been impacted by a landslide. The man's back is to the camera as he takes pictures of the damage.

Two soldiers stand next to a large vehicle. The soldiers are wearing hard hats and safety vests over the camouflage uniforms.

A USACE Employee stands in the middle of a road that had been flooded. The man is taking pictures with a cell phone camera of the area.

A USACE Employee in a safety vest stands on the edge of a creek bed filled with debris from recent flooding.

A group of USACE employees walk towards a set of Generators which are prepared for deployment to areas in North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene

Two USACE Employees look at a group of generators that are positioned to be deployed to areas hit by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

individuals seated in a large conference room look at large screens on the wall displaying the state of Florida and status information for different aspects of the pending storm impacts on USACE projects.

COL Bowman coordinating with local officials after Hurricane Helene

USACE Coordinating with local residents after Hurricane Helene.

USACE Coordinating with local agencies after Hurricane Helene.

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The Roots of Architecture and Engineering in Latino and Hispanic Culture

Oct. 08, 2024 |

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Seawall will raise quality of life for shore communities

Oct. 07, 2024 |

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Nelson Sanchez to retire after nearly 40 years of service

Oct. 07, 2024 |

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Gridded Surface Subsurface Hydrologic Analysis model version 8.0 released

Oct. 07, 2024 |

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The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) recently announced the release of version 8.0 of...

West Point Lake hosts Special Day for Special People event

Oct. 04, 2024 |

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On Oct. 3, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ West Point Lake project hosted more than 1,400 participants for the 45th annual Special Day for Special People...

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of...

New Army Civil Works program announces 18 proposals are being invited to apply for federal financing for non-federal dam safety project

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the first set of proposals being invited to apply for loans under the new Corps...

USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed...