21 Oct 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins largest Virginia debris removal mission in 20 years at Claytor Lake

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District, officially began debris removal operations at Claytor Lake, Oct. 19, following Hurricane Helene's aftermath. This is the largest debris removal mission in Virginia since 2003, and it aims to clear approximately 300 acre-feet of debris from the waterways to ensure public safety and restore normal conditions in the region.

6 Apr 2020

USACE to begin construction on alternate care facilities in Virginia

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received three mission assignments from FEMA to construct alternate care facilities in Northern Virginia, the Hampton Roads region and in the Richmond, Virginia area.

27 Jun 2014

Hampton Roads communities use student ingenuity, benefit from emergency power assessments

With the 2014 hurricane season upon us, 10 critical facilities throughout Chesapeake, Gloucester County and James City County can rest easier knowing their emergency power needs have been accurately documented.