January 2026 Winter Storm Response

Mississippi Residents are advised to go to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency's site for the latest information on the state's storm response efforts. 
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Two soldiers in hard hats and reflective U.S. Army Corps of Engineer vest watch as a man works on a generator 260202-A-QA756-8195
Two soldiers in hard hats and reflective U.S. Army Corps of Engineer vest watch as a man works on a generator 260202-A-QA756-7177
a man directs another man who is driving a forklift on where to go. 260202-A-QA756-5680
A soldier in a hard hat and reflective U.S. Army Corps of Engineer vest watches as a man works on a generator 260202-A-QA756-5579
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Two men are working on a generator 260202-A-QA756-4084
Soldiers are seen working on a generator 260202-A-QA756-3658
Individuals talk around a small table inside a tactical operations vehicle. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
people are sitting at work stations along the outer walls of a tactical operations vehicle. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
the outside of a tactical operations truck. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
A tactical operations struck sits parked. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
Generators are staged on flatbeds Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a forklift moves a generator Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a forklift moves a generator Tupelo Generator Staging Area
generators and external fuel tanks are strapped to a flatbed trailer Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a woman in a hard hat and a safety vest talks to a tractor trailer driver who is sitting in his truck with the door open. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
A man tightens tie down chains. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
Two men check tie down straps and chains for generators and external fuel tanks sitting on a flatbed truck Tupelo Generator Staging Area
Three individuals inspect a large flatbed trailer loaded with generators and external fuel tanks. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a woman stands next to a flatbed trailer loaded with generators and external fuel tanks. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a man works on a flatbed trailer carrying generators and external fuel tanks Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a man puts stands next to a fuel truck. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a man is next to a fuel truck Tupelo Generator Staging Area
Generators and external fuel tanks sit on a flatbed Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a man sitting in a chair talks with a soldier and another man who are standing near by. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
A woman in a hard hat and reflective coat sits looking at another individual who's back is to the camera. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a man sits writing on a note pad while his laptop is open next to him. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a woman and a man talk to one another while they sit next to each other Tupelo Generator Staging Area
A forklift transports a large generator Generator placement
a forklift and an external fuel tank for a generator are on a large flatbed trailer in the middle of a roadway. Generators Arrive
a forklift sits on the back of a flatbed trailer. A man is looking at the equipment. Forklift Arrival
An heavy haul truck tows a large flatbed trailer with three large generators secured to it. People are working to get the generators ready for placement. Generators Arrive at Elementary School
A forklift is moving towards a large fuel tank on the back of a trailer. Generator External Fuel Tank Delivery
A soldier stands with two other individuals. They are all watching a forklift as it removes one of three generators from a flatbed truck. Generators Delivered
a large generator sits next to a school. Generator in Place
a Soldier watches as a forklift drives down the road past him. Deputy watches Generator Placement
a Soldier stands with two other people as they observe a forklift remove a large generator from a flatbed truck. Generator Offload
A man is working on a generator Pump Station Generator Install
A man is working on a generator while another looks on. Pump Station Generator Install
Tennessee residents are advised to go to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency's site for the latest information on the state's storm response efforts. 

USACE stands ready alongside our federal, state, and local partners to support the American people during the January 2026 winter storm. USACE personnel are deployed, and are coordinating with partners in the affected areas. USACE has received multiple FEMA Mission Assignments , including National Activation, Regional Activations, and Temporary Emergency Power.

The situation remains dynamic. We are actively supporting multiple states within the impacted areas with Temporary Emergency Power, and debris removal technical assistance, in coordination with FEMA, state and local authorities.   

Learn more about the total federal response efforts at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/2026-winter-storm and https://www.usa.gov/2026-winter-storm

Latest Information

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers power team from the Tulsa District conducts a pre-installation inspection at Norman Binkley School in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 1, 2026, to evaluate the status of the school's power system. FEMA tasked the Corps with assessing eight schools impacted by Winter Storm Fern following a request from the state of Tennessee. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Billie Jean Dawson)
USACE team looks to provide emergency power to reopen Nashville schools
Feb. 02, 2026 | 
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A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers power team is assessing critical power needs at eight Nashville schools to reopen them after Winter Storm Fern. FEMA has...
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Little Rock District Generates Hydropower during Winter Storm 2026
Little Rock District Hydropower Delivers Critical Energy During Winter Storm 2026
Jan. 30, 2026 | 
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As Winter Storm 2026 pushed energy demand to its highest levels of the season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District played a key role in...
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A power team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District works to install a power generator at a communications tower in Bethel Springs, Tennessee, Jan. 29, 2026, to ensure first responders can communicate and coordinate recovery efforts. The USACE Nashville District’s emergency managers are supporting this effort as part of a FEMA mission assignment with Task Force Temporary Emergency Power. (USACE Photo by Matt Phelan)
Nashville District generates assistance for Task Force Temporary Emergency Power
Jan. 29, 2026 | 
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2026) – With power outages impacting emergency response efforts in Tennessee, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville...
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VICKSBURG, Miss – Working in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and local partners, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) crews are installing emergency power generators to support Mississippi communities impacted by the January 2026 winter storm. Shortly after midnight, USACE Temporary Emergency Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) members and contracted crews completed the first installation of an emergency power generator at a warming shelter and emergency services facility in New Albany, Mississippi.
USACE Emergency Power Team Installs First Power Generator in New Albany, Mississippi
Jan. 28, 2026 | 
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VICKSBURG, Miss – Working in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and local...
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A Deployable Tactical Operations System vehicle pulls out of a parking lot.
USACE Repositions Emergency Power Team to support Mississippi After Storm
Jan. 27, 2026 | 
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VICKSBURG, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is repositioning an Emergency Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) to support the Mississippi...
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