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  • November

    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.
  • Operation Blue Roof Recipient Mark Arena, an Army Vietnam Veteran, received the last Blue Roof Install on his home Poinciana, Fla. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commemorated the last day of Operation Blue Roof construction Nov. 19, 2024, in Poinciana, Fla, marking the end of Operation Blue Roof in Florida that provided temporary roofing protection to homes damaged by Hurricane Milton in 25 counties. The program covered 8,296 roofs, installing about 100 acres of reinforced, industrial-strength sheeting, providing a temporary solution that allowed homeowners to remain in their homes until they can make permanent repairs. Operation Blue Roof, assigned by FEMA and managed by USACE, is a no-cost, free service for homeowners. (USACE video by Mark Rankin)

    USACE’s Operation Blue Roof contractors Install Final Blue Roof in Florida

    POINCIANA, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its contractors commemorated the last day of Operation Blue Roof Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, installing the final blue roof in central Florida as part of recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton. This marks the end of the Operation Blue Roof program that provided temporary roofing protection to Florida homes damaged by Milton. The program covered more than 8,296 roofs and collected 11,502 Rights of Entries (ROES) from multiple counties throughout Florida.
  • Tristin Suetsugu (second from right), Honolulu District Chief of Contracting, receives an award from Lieutenant General William H. Graham (second from the left), 56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Command Sergeant Major Douglas Galick (right), 15th Command Sergeant Major, and Elizabeth “Liz” Walker, Director of Small Business, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (left) during a contracting and small business partnerships awards ceremony on Nov. 20 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

    USACE Honolulu District Staff Recipients of Numerous Small Business and Excellence in Contracting Awards

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District Contracting Office earned multiple honors for excellence in contracting and small business partnerships during the Excellence in Contracting Awards Program (ECAP) ceremony yesterday at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The ceremony coincided with the Society of American Military Engineers’ annual Small Business Conference.
  • USACE Jacksonville District Commander Col. Brandon Bowman and Deputy Engineer, Mr. Howie Gonzalez, meet with city officials on the Volusia County shoreline to see areas within the forthcoming Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) study. The CSRM studies determine the harmful impacts of coastal storms by reducing vulnerabilities, enhancing resilience, and protecting lives, property, and natural resources. The Jacksonville District received Congressional authority to study the shoreline along Volusia County in 2000 and has requested funding to start the study in Fiscal Year 25.

    USACE Commander visits the Volusia County shoreline areas within the forthcoming Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) study.

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Commander Col. Brandon Bowman, Deputy Engineer Howie Gonzalez, and Water Resources Branch Chief Milan Mora met with county and city officials on the Volusia County shoreline to see areas within the forthcoming Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) study. The CSRM studies determine the harmful impacts of coastal storms by reducing vulnerabilities, enhancing resilience, and protecting lives, property, and natural resources. The Jacksonville District received Congressional authority to study the shoreline along Volusia County in 2000 and has requested funding to start the study in Fiscal Year 25. (USACE photo by JP Rebello)
  • USACE Jacksonville District Commander Col. Brandon Bowman and Chief of Water Resources Branch, Mr. Milan Mora meet with City of Daytona Beach Manager, Mr. Deric Feacher to discuss Daytona Beach Flood Risk Management (FRM) study timeline. The Daytona Beach FRM study’s aim is to investigate, analyze and propose alternative mitigation responses to chronic flooding within the study area.

    USACE Commander visits Daytona Beach Flood Risk Management (FRM) study area.

    USACE Jacksonville District Commander Col. Brandon Bowman, Deputy Engineer, Mr. Howie Gonzalez, and Chief of Water Resources Branch, Mr. Milan Mora, meet with City of Daytona Beach and Volusia County officials to discuss the recent Hurricane Milton flooding that occurred within the Daytona Beach Flood Risk Management (FRM) study area. The Daytona Beach FRM study’s aim is to investigate, analyze and propose alternative mitigation responses to chronic flooding within the study area.