Col. Sonny Avichal, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District, and Mr. Eddy Leblanc, Emergency Support Function (ESF) 3 Team Leader from USACE Headquarters, meet with emergency response officials from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency in SouthwesternVirginia, on Oct. 3, 2024. Moving from one city to the next, the team assessed debris removal and critical infrastructure recovery needs in response to Tropical Storm Helene. USACE has deployed ESF team leaders, assistant team leaders, and subject matter experts (SMEs) specializing in debris management to support local, state, and federal partners, providing remote support and assistance with recovery operations. (Photo by James E Walker IV)