25 Aug 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin debris removal on final opt-in property in Pacific Palisades Fire Recovery Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with FEMA, Cal OES, Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles, will begin debris removal at the final opt-in property in the Pacific Palisades Fire recovery area. This milestone event will bring together local, state and federal leaders, community members and the property owner to mark progress toward completing the debris removal mission.

13 Aug 2025

USACE returns restored Temescal Canyon Road to City of Los Angeles

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed restoration of Temescal Canyon Road in Pacific Palisades and returned it to the City of Los Angeles. The road was used as a temporary staging site for debris removal following the January 2025 southern California wildfires, the largest debris removal mission in USACE history.

11 Aug 2025

USACE to begin debris removal on final opt-in property in Eaton Fire Recovery Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with FEMA, Cal OES, Los Angeles County and local jurisdictions, will begin debris removal at the final opt-in property in the Eaton Fire recovery area. This milestone event will bring together local, state and federal leaders, community members, and the property owner to mark progress toward completing the debris removal mission. 

8 Jul 2025

USACE completes wildfire debris removal on final parcel along Pacific Coast Highway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with FEMA, California Office of Emergency Services, Los Angeles County and other local agencies, has completed debris removal on the final FEMA-assigned parcel along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, as part of ongoing recovery efforts from the 2025 Palisades Fire.

27 Mar 2025

Optimizing the LA wildfire debris removal mission: USACE leverages expertise across academia, industry, military logistics

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is leveraging the expertise of industry, academia, the military and other government agencies to ensure the Southern California wildfires response is carried out swiftly and with best practices.

13 Mar 2025

Restoring J. Strom Thurmond: USACE Park Volunteers Emphasize Helene Damage

SAVANNAH, Ga. – It’s pitch black. Al and Tina Carpenter sit huddled in a campground bathhouse; their two dogs nestled between them. The wind howls, and rain hammers against the roof, while the deafening crash of trees echo throughout the park.

10 Feb 2025

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.

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.

3 Oct 2024

Louisville District deploys debris team in support of Hurricane Helene recovery

Subject matter experts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville district are deploying to areas in North Carolina and Florida that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued mission assignments to USACE to provide technical assistance in planning and coordinating the scope of potential debris missions for affected areas in North Carolina.

27 Apr 2024

Corps of Engineers provides Maui wildfires recovery update

Kihei, Hawaiʻi – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues its progress in support of the Maui