18 Oct 2021

PERSONAL VIGNETTE: Ensuring safety of disaster response volunteers is a mission within a mission

As public affairs specialists with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, we are used to helping craft messages like “safety is our top priority” and “we are committed to keeping our team safe” but while developing messaging and talking points is part of our normal duties, it is not often that we are on the receiving end of our own words. Developing COVID-19 safety messaging in the Hurricane Ida disaster response was a game changer and our “talking points” have become real-life reminders of what we need to stay safe, while helping others.

15 Oct 2021

Engineering community comes together in Omaha for SAME Industry Day

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Omaha District took part in the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Omaha Post Industry Day event, Oct. 5 – 7, bringing together the national engineering community in Omaha, Nebraska. In alignment with the USACE mission to “solve this nation’s toughest engineering challenges”, the partnership with SAME unites public and private sector entities and individuals in the architecture, engineer, and construction fields so that they can prepare for and overcome natural and manmade disasters, acts of terrorism and improve security at home and abroad.

1 Oct 2021

USACE set to complete Lower Yellowstone irrigation, fish bypass project on schedule

The Omaha District’s Lower Yellowstone irrigation project in south eastern Montana is on budget and on schedule at approximately 85 percent completion. This civil works construction project began in early 2019 after the Bureau of Reclamation reached out to the District to replace an existing, outdated diversion dam.

28 Sep 2021

Commitment to high-quality blue roof installations for Ida survivors

Water-logged floorboards. Moldy sheetrock. Broken windows. Desperation. For many survivors of Hurricane Ida, the storm itself was not the worst part—the worst of their experience was the growing anxiety of watching their homes quickly deteriorate every day it was left exposed to the elements.

21 Sep 2021

Lake Cunningham reopens after 3 years in partnership with USACE, City of Omaha, Lake Cunningham Trust

After nearly three years and $23 million in improvements, Glenn Cunningham Lake reopened to the public Aug. 3.