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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on...'

7/19/2024
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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events.

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The 55th Chief of Engineers visits the Memphis District
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Once water has receded further, construction crews plan on conducting more thorough inspections of WSLP and other projects as conditions allow over the weekend and early next week. #HurricaneFrancine 2/2

Friday after Hurricane #Francine made landfall, inspection crews from @USACENOLA performed initial damage assessments of #USACE construction projects, including sites 106, 107 and 108 shown here respectively from the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project. 1/2 https://t.co/eu4czSeQoD

RT @NHC_Atlantic: 8AM EDT Sep 14: We continue to monitor an area offshore the southeast U.S. coast, this disturbance has a medium chance (5…

It is part of hundreds of millions of dollars in facilities and infrastructure that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is delivering for the Baumholder Military Community to support the quality of life of families overseas. #MilCon @ArmyCorpsNAD 3/3 https://t.co/ylJ84WF3HU

.@europedistrict is managing construction of the project in close coordination with German construction partners and U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz. 2/3 https://t.co/5QNj2K8mKw

Crews are making on the new @USArmy Family Housing project being built at Wetzel Kaserne in Baumholder! This phase of construction involves building 42 three-bedroom and 10 four-bedroom townhomes along with associated infrastructure, new playgrounds and a dog park. 1/3 https://t.co/eLeieBhrwZ

"This is the greatest job in the world!" Klein told the students, reminding them that they are the future of engineering. 4/4

From discussing feats like the Burj Khalifa to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Klein’s talk highlighted the importance of #STEM education. Through fun, hands-on learning, the Middle East District is helping inspire the next generation of engineers and leaders. 3/4

Klein, whose son's class took part in the event, shared his passion for engineering while introducing the students to the USACE motto "#Essayons" (Let Us Try). He guided the students in building wooden stick bridges, then tested their strength with added weights. 2/4 https://t.co/nhy7fGHiH9

Building the Future at STARBASE Academy! Students at STARBASE Academy in Winchester, VA, got a hands-on look at the world of #engineering thanks to Col. Christopher Klein, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District. 1/4 https://t.co/JGZOsQSNOl

It's National Preparedness Month. Meet #USACE Little Rock District Chief of Emergency Management, Jim Marple. In 2023, the District deployed its Temporary Roofing team to Fl for Hurricane #Ian and coordinated deployment for support to Typhoon #Mawar and #HawaiiWildfires. #NPM2024 https://t.co/386Mieuk5D

RT @USACESacramento: 🍂 Experience the beauty of Horse Creek Campground at #USACELakeKaweah. There are plenty of open reservations as summer…

@JaxStrong Shown: Lt. Gen. Spellmon signs the report during a briefing in the Headquarters of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Washington, DC. (Photo by Corey Lanier) https://t.co/116zsUHWZO

Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon has signed the chief's report containing recommendations to Congress for the Western Everglades Restoration Project. Learn more about activities in this region by following @JaxStrong https://t.co/pT2fEHD63Y

RT @detroitdistrict: 🛑The Soo Locks Visitor Center and park will be closed for a training exercise all day today and until 4 p.m.🛑 🚢 Alter…

RT @NHC_Atlantic: Tropical Storm #Francine Advisory 15: Francine Moving Farther Inland Over Southeastern Louisiana. Heavy Rainfall Spreadin…

It's National Preparedness Month! Let's combine the power of communication with community readiness. Reach out to your neighbors to check on their well-being and discuss emergency #preparedness plans. A simple phone call today can make a big difference tomorrow. #NPM2024 https://t.co/HzbVhPThs4

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RT @USArmy: The U.S. flag is unfurled at sunrise on the west side of the Pentagon near the 9/11 Memorial in honor of those killed in the 9/…

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