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  • April

    Volunteers cleaning up in a park

    Volunteer event keeps J. Strom Thurmond moving forward

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Project hosted a preliminary volunteer event at the West Dam Day Use Area, April 26, 2025.

  • December

    Male taking a picture with greenery in the background.

    USACE Emergency response missions, different but the same

    When a disaster happens, one can usually count on seeing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the scene, assisting residents to get back to normalcy as quickly and safely as possible. From supporting relief efforts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to supporting the current Hurricane Helene mission in the agency’s Savannah District, USACE’s role in a disaster remains consistent as it adapts to ever-changing demands of each mission.
  • Gary Little from Mobile District serves as a safety specialist supporting the Hurricane Helene disaster response mission in USACE's Savannah District. Little says safety is everyone's responsibility, especially during emergency response.

    Safety First: USACE's number one priority during disaster response

    Before its employees set foot on a disaster response mission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has already established a safety framework emphasizing its number one principle: safety, the number one priority of USACE.

  • November

    photo of three truck removal debris from a site.

    Corps of Engineers to remove Helene debris in 10 Georgia counties

    In September 2024, Hurricane Helene unexpectedly wreaked havoc on parts of The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District’s area of responsibility, leaving behind a magnitude of debris, resulting in the Federal Emergency Management Agency tasking the District with a debris removal mission for 10 Georgia counties.
  • photo of women wearing a USACE hardhat and safety gear.

    Behind the scenes: The unsung heroes of a USACE disaster response mission

    When disaster strikes, the nation’s engineer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) often receives a mission assignment from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), activating the agency to begin planning and activating to provide disaster support, ranging from debris removal to roofing.