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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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Lock steps: Dewatering is the first step before lock repairs can begin
Did you ever wonder why it takes so long to repair a lock? Check out the dewatering process for the Ortona Lock and Dam maintenance repairs through a series of photos of the event in 2018. It's a LOT more involved than just closing the lock and doing repairs!

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14 Oct 2020
Army Corps of Engineers announces Lake Okeechobee Releases
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District will start releasing water from Lake Okeechobee today after heavy inflows from the north and rains across the region caused the lake to reach 16.21 feet, a 1.33 foot rise in the past 30 days with six weeks left in hurricane season.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepares for Hurricane Irma; continues to respond to Harvey
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is closely coordinating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), other federal partners, and state and local agencies in preparing for Hurricane Irma.

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RT @CharlestonCorps: The Atlantic Hurricane Season has officially ended, but the impacts of storms like Hurricane Helene remind us why prep…

RT @CharlestonCorps: The Atlantic Hurricane Season has officially ended, but the impacts of storms like Hurricane Helene remind us why prep…

RT @JaxStrong: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to maintain a vital refuge for manatees at Faka Union, a move that complements its mi…

RT @NHC_Atlantic: The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on Saturday (Nov. 30)! Here are a preliminary summary and track map o…

RT @NHC_Atlantic: The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on Saturday (Nov. 30)! Here are a preliminary summary and track map o…

RT @USACEGALVESTON: If you fall into cold water, your body loses heat quickly and you will have approximately 10-minutes of meaningful move…

RT @USACEGALVESTON: If you fall into cold water, your body loses heat quickly and you will have approximately 10-minutes of meaningful move…

RT @USACE_Buffalo: Have you registered yet? LRD’s Industry Day 2024 is just a few days away! 🎉 The @USACELRD is hosting INDUSTRY DAY Wedne…

USACE Wilmington District started removing around 8K cubic yards of sand in the town of #LakeLure, NC, this week. The sand was a result of Hurricane #Helene. We continue working with our partners, to include #FEMA in response to the historic flooding from Hurricane Helene. https://t.co/78DEniKktl

Capt. Kyle Flemming (l) #USACE Hurricane #Helene battle captain for the North Carolina Recovery Field Office, and Angela Zephier, @USACEWilmington emergency manager, monitor the installation of a dissolved air flotation system at the Bee Tree Reservoir, near Asheville, Nov. 27. https://t.co/UPx5XYWB0y

Hurricane #Helene was a historic disaster in western #NorthCarolina, and we, and our partners, continue to support everyone involved in their recovery process. @fema @AtlantaCorps @USArmy @DeptofDefense https://t.co/98YRNBCuZh

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RT @europedistrict: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may have the best travel deal of all for you this #BlackFriday! #USACE has several ac…

RT @detroitdistrict: The Detroit District wishes you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving. May we all take a moment to give thanks to the service…

RT @USACE_NY: Happy Thanksgiving from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District! 🦃🍂 We are grateful for our incredible team, our…

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RT @USACESacramento: We’re grateful for the communities we serve through our work. From flood risk reduction, recreation, military construc…

RT @LADistrictUSACE: We’re grateful for the communities we serve through our work. From flood risk reduction, coastal navigation, military…

RT @USACE_Buffalo: Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Buffalo District! We hope your day is full of loved ones and good food, as we…

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