15 Apr 2021

First responders coordinate actions in Center Hill Dam tabletop exercise

LANCASTER, Tenn. (April 15, 2019) – First responders participated in an exercise at Center Hill Dam last week to coordinate actions that would be necessary if they had to respond to a scenario where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District could not operate the spillways during a high water event.

5 Apr 2019

First responders work through security scenario at J. Percy Priest Dam

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 5, 2019) – First responders worked through a security scenario at J. Percy Priest Dam today to open communication channels and facilitate awareness of possible threats to infrastructure operated and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District.

1 Feb 2018

Nashville District hosts ‘First Responders Day’ at Old Hickory Dam

OLD HICKORY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2018) – What would happen if a towboat and barge were commandeered and its hijackers threatened public safety while inside a Corps of Engineers navigation lock? First responders wrestled with this potential scenario during a tabletop exercise at Old Hickory Dam today.

19 Feb 2016

Marklesburg Volunteer Fire Department receives national award for partnership with Raystown Lake

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pa. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) granted the Marklesburg Volunteer Fire