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  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District Assists in Helicopter Recovery Operations

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District’s Drift Collection Vessel Driftmaster and Survey Vessel Dobrin, recovered the helicopter involved in yesterday’s incident on the Hudson River.

  • Corps of Engineers completes Helene debris removal in three more counties

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, and its contractor have completed various types of debris removal in three more Georgia counties, following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in late September.

  • Army Corps of Engineers finish Helene debris clean up in two Georgia counties

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, and its contractor have completed debris removal of leaners, hangers and stumps in Ben Hill County, and completed clearing special properties in Laurens County, following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in late September.

  • US Army Corps of Engineers begins residential debris removal in LA County

    This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the State of California and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will begin Phase-2 debris removal for private residential properties in the Eaton and Palisades wildfire impact zones. The start of Phase-2 debris removal to private homes marks a major milestone in the wildfire recovery process for residents impacted by the wildfires.

  • US Army Corps of Engineers begins Phase 2 of debris removal in Los Angeles wildfire recovery

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, has officially begun Phase 2 of wildfire debris removal in Los Angeles County, marking a critical step in the region’s recovery efforts. The first sites to undergo clearing are two schools in the Pasadena Unified School District, where crews are removing hazardous debris to ensure a safe path forward for rebuilding.

  • Ready to respond whenever storms strike the Pittsburgh Region

    The Pittsburgh District mitigates flood damages throughout its 26,000 square foot region with a network of 16 strategically placed reservoirs that capture storm runoff and reduce downstream risks. The system of reservoirs has prevented $48 billion in damages since their construction began after the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day Flood. The district monitors water levels year-round, adjusts dam operations during storms, collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies, and provides technical and disaster recovery assistance to improve community resilience against future storms.

  • Corps provides regulatory info for Tennessee flood response

    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.

  • Realty specialist selected as February employee of the month

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 18, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has selected Mike Berry as the Employee of the Month for February. Berry, a Realty Specialist, was selected for his diligent and impactful work in the Real Estate Office.

  • Get Ready for Hurricane Season! Galveston District Holds Hurricane Prep Exercise

    The Galveston District routinely conducts hurricane preparedness exercises in efforts to continuously execute their mission should the need arise. The district has been instrumental in hurricane and storm management and recovery efforts for more than 100 years since the initial construction of the Galveston Seawall was completed in 1904.

  • ERDC’s H2Rescue demonstrated on Capitol Hill

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) H2Rescue made its way to Capitol Hill to the inaugural World Fire Congress in Washington, D.C.