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  • Army staff prepare for speculative storm strike in southwest Georgia

    J. STROM THURMOND DAM, Ga. – As a notional category four hurricane bears down on southwest Georgia, residents, government agencies, and Army engineers prepare for the worst – damaging winds, flooding and electrical failures. The speculative storm strike brought U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District staff together at J. Strom Thurmond Dam, Georgia May 5, to war game the scenario, something the district does on a regular basis.

  • Army engineers prepare for hurricane season, expect up to eight storms

    SAVANNAH, Ga. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has begun preparing for the hurricane season in the Southeast with an extensive schedule of training and safety exercises throughout Georgia.

  • USACE announces last pass for right-of-way debris pickup in Graves County

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, in coordination with FEMA, is announcing the last pass for debris pickup along the right of way in Graves County, Kentucky. Contracted personnel will begin making the last pass tomorrow, March 1. The last day to place storm-related debris on the curb for pick up is Sunday, March 13.

  • USACE performing debris assessments in Warren County beginning Feb. 10

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, under the direction of FEMA, at the request of the state and local government, will be performing assessments of remaining debris on commercial and private properties in Warren County, Kentucky, beginning today, Feb. 10, 2022.

  • Tornado recovery efforts continue in western Kentucky

    On Dec. 10-11, 2021, history-making long-track tornadoes hit western Kentucky and caused widespread devastation to the area, especially to the City of Mayfield. Since then, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has been on the ground supporting the disaster response.  USACE works under the direction of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support state and local governments in responding to major disasters. Under the direction of FEMA, the district has been working in partnership with state and local agencies to help Mayfield and Graves County get back on their feet. 

  • USACE receives debris removal mission from FEMA following Kentucky tornadoes

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has received a mission assignment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to begin debris removal and disposal in Graves County, Kentucky, which includes the town of Mayfield. The $120 million mission assignment for direct federal assistance will include removal and disposal of approximately two million cubic yards of debris from Graves County where severe weather and tornadoes caused widespread devastation Dec. 10-11, 2021.

  • Great Lakes and Ohio River Division supports emergency response following severe weather events in western Kentucky

    Great Lakes and Ohio River Division supports emergency response following severe weather events in western Kentucky

  • Flood fight exercise preps partners for real deal

    Major storms like the atmospheric river that dumped record amounts of precipitation across

  • USACE launches temporary roofing pilot program following Hurricane Ida

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state of Louisiana, recently launched a pilot program to explore temporary roofing options for homes that may otherwise have been disqualified from the USACE Operation Blue Roof program.

  • Replace or Repair schools? USACE team helping school board answer this question in wake of flooding

    A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers team is on a mission to help officials determine if it’s best to replace or repair two schools in the wake of flooding in Waverly, Tennessee.