January 2026 Winter Storm Response

  • USACE is actively preparing to support impacted communities if called upon in the wake of the January 2026 Winter Storm . USACE is prepared and ready to support if called upon for the January 2026 Winter Storm

Learn more about the total federal preparedness and response efforts at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/2026-winter-storm and https://www.usa.gov/2026-winter-storm

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, oversees progress on the butterfly valve rehabilitation project, Dec. 10, 2025, at the Fort Peck Dam in Montana.
Fort Peck breathes new life into two butterfly valves
Jan. 23, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is overseeing the rehabilitation of two 65-year-old, 216-inch diameter, 135,000-pound butterfly valves...
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ERDC dedicates new supercomputer in honor of Medal of Honor recipient
Jan. 22, 2026 | 
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VICKSBURG, Miss.— The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is home to some of the world’s most powerful high-performance computing...
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The USACE Norfolk District inspection team takes a jon boat to the entrance of the outlet tunnel of the Gathright Dam to perform a primarily visual inspection of the major dam safety components on May 11 during the semi-annual dam inspection. (U.S. Army photo/Breeana Harris)
USACE Announces Temporary Halt of Water Releases from Gathright Dam for Routine Inspection of Outlet Tunnel
Jan. 22, 2026 | 
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COVINGTON, VA—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District will temporarily halt water releases from the Gathright Dam for a routine...
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Scott Sterling, a natural resources specialist and park ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District’s Garrison Project in North Dakota, poses for a photo after watching the shoreline for piping plovers, July 17, 2025.
Herd Highlight: Scott Sterling, natural resources specialist and piping plover preservationist
Jan. 22, 2026 | 
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Meet Scott Sterling, a natural resources specialist at the Garrison Project in North Dakota, and one of only two Omaha District specialists trained to...
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Families who lost loved ones in the deadly Palisades Wildfires gather Jan.7, while holding tribute placards, flags and flowers, as part of a community-wide remembrance event in front of the American Legion Post 283 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Shawn Davis, USACE LA District Public Affairs)
Pacific Palisades community honors, remembers Palisades fire victims
Jan. 21, 2026 | 
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After historic rainfall in Los Angeles, the cloudy skies gave way to a quiet, sunny morning, as the Pacific Palisades community came together Jan. 7 to...
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Alabama River Lakes Campgrounds Named RV Life’s “Best of the Best”
Jan. 21, 2026 | 
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Prairie Creek Campground and Gunter Hill Campground at Alabama River Lakes were recently named RV Life’s Best of the Best Campgrounds for 2025, an honor...
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The Alaska District selected John Raso as Deputy District Engineer for Program Management (DPM) and Chief of the Program and Projects Management Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Alaska District in January 2026. In this position he provides oversight of the district’s various programs and activities throughout the state and is responsible for ensuring efficient and timely delivery of military, civil works, environmental, and other agency construction projects with an average annual value in excess of $800 million.
John Raso named director of programs and project management
Jan. 20, 2026 | 
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The Alaska District selected John Raso as Deputy District Engineer for Program Management (DPM) and Chief of the Program and Projects Management Division...
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Sgt. 1st Class Michael T. Hodges, a SkillBridge intern at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) in the Resource Management Office, poses for a photo at his workstation area while supporting FED’s financial and business operations during his internship on January 9, 2026, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Hodges said he chose USACE FED because the organization offers a unique opportunity to apply his background in business, logistics and leadership within a mission driven, team oriented environment. (U.S. Army photo by Yohan An)
SkillBridge Spotlight Series: 10 Questions with Sgt. 1st Class Michael T. Hodges
Jan. 15, 2026 | 
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USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – As part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District’s (FED) continued commitment to supporting transitioning...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of...
Army Executes POTUS Directive on Ambler Road Project
President Donald J. Trump has approved the appeal of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA), directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to promptly issue authorizations...
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