10 Aug 2022

USACE Louisville District supports recovery efforts in eastern Kentucky following severe flooding

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is working in partnership with local, state and federal agencies in response to severe flooding, which impacted eastern Kentucky, July 26-30, 2022. USACE works under the direction of FEMA to support state and local governments in responding to major disasters serving as the lead agency to respond with public works and engineering support.

28 Feb 2022

USACE announces last pass for right-of-way debris pickup in Graves County

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, in coordination with FEMA, is announcing the last pass for debris pickup along the right of way in Graves County, Kentucky. Contracted personnel will begin making the last pass tomorrow, March 1. The last day to place storm-related debris on the curb for pick up is Sunday, March 13.

10 Feb 2022

USACE performing debris assessments in Warren County beginning Feb. 10

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, under the direction of FEMA, at the request of the state and local government, will be performing assessments of remaining debris on commercial and private properties in Warren County, Kentucky, beginning today, Feb. 10, 2022.

21 Dec 2021

USACE receives debris removal mission from FEMA following Kentucky tornadoes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has received a mission assignment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to begin debris removal and disposal in Graves County, Kentucky, which includes the town of Mayfield. The $120 million mission assignment for direct federal assistance will include removal and disposal of approximately two million cubic yards of debris from Graves County where severe weather and tornadoes caused widespread devastation Dec. 10-11, 2021.

16 Dec 2021

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division supports emergency response following severe weather events in western Kentucky

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division supports emergency response following severe weather events in western Kentucky

10 Apr 2020

TCF Center Alternate Care Facility construction complete

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that construction is complete at Michigan’s first Alternate Care Facility at TCF Center in Detroit. The facility will begin accepting patients April 10, 2020. The TCF Center Alternate Care Facility is one of the first in the Nation to be turned over to the state. Construction included triage area, patient support services such as showers and toilets, staff changing areas and administrative space, a command center and pharmacy. The 350,000 square foot conversion of the convention center into a medical facility with 970 bed spaces across two floors for COVID-19 patients took nine days. “I'm proud that the team was able to complete this mission and get help to the doctors and nurses on the front lines so quickly,” said Lt. Col. Gregory Turner, commander, USACE, Detroit District. “With this facility coming on line as supplies and staff pour into Michigan, I really expect that the TCF Center will be a beacon of hope for Detroit and the Nation.”

12 Sep 2018

Pittsburgh District power team deploys to East Coast in support of anticipated hurricane landfall

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District’s emergency power team deployed to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, today, in anticipation of Hurricane Florence’s landfall.

12 Sep 2018

Pittsburgh District power team deploys to East Coast in support of anticipated hurricane landfall

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District’s emergency power team deployed to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, today, in anticipation of Hurricane Florence’s landfall.