U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District employees discuss the 40th anniversary of the Barge 45 incident during a video produced in Buffalo, New York, on August 5, 2026. The video reflects on the Buffalo District’s role in the historic […]
At A Glance Kansas Citys Levees Completion: USACE Kansas City District officially completes the $529 million Kansas Citys Levees mega project under budget and on schedule in September 2026. 17-Mile Infrastructure Scale: Raised approximately 90,000 feet of levees and floodwalls,
At A Glance National Emergency Management Honor: Angela Zephier, Emergency Management Chief for USACE Wilmington District, named 2025 USACE Emergency Manager of the Year. Massive Disaster Operation: Led a 448-day, $2.8 billion recovery effort removing more than 9 million cubic
At A Glance Major Contract Award: USACE Nashville District awarded a $33.76 million emergency cleanup contract to DRC Emergency Services on July 24, 2026. Interagency Governance: Executed via an Economy Act agreement with the USDA Forest Service to clear Hurricane
At A Glance Location & Threat: Mendenhall River basin, Juneau, Alaska—preparing for annual Suicide Basin glacial outburst floods (jökulhlaups). Primary Contractor: Sealaska (Alaska Native Regional Corporation) executing accelerated civil civil works and bank armoring. Engineering Scope: High-density riprap installation, riverbank
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At A Glance Disaster Recovery Scope: Constructing 18 modular classrooms and two restroom facilities at Northern Marianas College (NMC) following Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi. High-Wind Engineering: Structures are designed to withstand 185-mph wind loads, exceeding the 180-mph sustained winds
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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1 and runs through November 30, is forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to be near‑to-below‑average, meaning fewer named storms and hurricanes expected than in recent years. Despite the quieter
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At A Glance: Glacial Outburst Flood Response The Threat: Recurring annual glacial outburst floods in Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley caused by summer melt torrents. Statutory Authority: Executed under Public Law 84-99 Advance Measures to establish rapid flood defenses. Key Specialist: Daryl
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At A Glance: 9th MSC Disaster Response The Mission: Comprehensive typhoon emergency response and community restoration footprint. Location: Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The Catalyst: Category 4 Super Typhoon Sinlaku, which struck the Pacific territory in mid-April.
At A Glance: Industrial Safety Helmet Standards The Campaign: Hard Hat Awareness Week focused on head injury diagnostics and site equipment compliance. Technical Mandate: Shift to advanced Type II safety helmets integrating mandatory chin straps and energy-absorbing liners. Safety Authority:
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