#DYK? The leading factor contributing to home cooking fires is unattended equipment per @USfire. If you're cooking for Thanksgiving this week, keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop and use timers as a reminder to check on food you're cooking.

Work continues on the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program Lock & Dam 22 Fish Passage. This first of it's kind project on the Upper Mississippi River will increase access to upstream habitats and improve the size and distribution of native migratory fish populations.

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Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare for flash flooding. Be ready—make sure you have multiple ways to get emergency alerts. Always listen to local officials when severe weather is threatening your area. They may suggest changing travel plans or routes or taking shelter.

⚓ Dredging operations are underway in Ocean City, Maryland, where we're engaging @USACEWilmington’s dredge MURDEN to remove approximately 5,000 cubic yards of dredged material from the Ocean City Inlet.

Hurricane Helene recovery complete at Lake Lure! USACE, the Town of Lake Lure, and state/federal partners marked the official closeout of one of Western North Carolina’s largest debris-removal missions. #lakelure #wilmingtondistrict #Helene2024

Cold water can take your breath away, literally. A sudden plunge can trigger a gasp reflex, causing you to inhale water. Stay safe by dressing in layers, wearing a life jacket over a dry suit, and remembering that even wet clothes can help you float.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District joined federal, state and local leaders in Lake Lure, North Carolina, on Nov. 18, 2025, for a final walk-through marking the completion of debris removal operations following Hurricane Helene.

On Jan. 7, 2025, two wildfires ignited in Los Angeles County that would burn for nearly three weeks and lead to the largest-ever debris mission in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 250-year history. Learn how USACE supported this region:

Our @USACEBaltimore District recently completed a comprehensive renovation of the electrical and drainage components of the @usairforce Memorial. Our work ensures this national place of pride, reverence and remembrance remains illuminated and visible for all to experience.

USACE Commander Lt. Gen. William “Butch” Graham and Army Chief of Public Affairs Rebecca Hodson join USACE senior leaders on a tour of Painted Rock Dam Nov. 17, in Gila Bend AZ. Graham and Hodson discussed the Army’s vital role to the Nation’s civil works programs. @USACEHQ

Ensuring the @DeptofWar can operate through a power outage isn’t just a technical challenge, it’s mission critical. The Black Start Exercise Program, a USACE-led effort, strengthens readiness by testing how installations respond to real-world disruptions.

🚧 We're at the Huron West Pier in Huron, OH making repairs to the pier that has been holding strong in the community since 1901. 🏗️ Anticipating completion in Spring 2026, we're installing 750ft of steel sheet pile to protect the existing concrete pier & underlying timber crib.

At the #AirForce Memorial, Baltimore District recently completed an award-winning refurbishment of the electrical and drainage components that ensure this capital-area landmark is both illuminated and enjoyable for visitors and viewers. 🇺🇸✈️

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues border barrier work at the Barry M. Goldwater Range in Arizona. Senior leaders from @USArmy and @USMC tour a vital military project that strengthens border security and protects a vital military installation. @DeptofWar | @USACEHQ

USACE continues building the future through STEM and outreach events like this, connecting with the next generation of professionals who will solve our nation’s toughest challenges. (6/6)

The students were accompanied by their sponsor and social studies teacher, Renee Santoleri. In response to the briefing, Santoleri said, “I feel so heartened seeing people doing their jobs for the American people – investing their time and resources. [It’s] wonderful.” (5/6)

They shared an overview of USACE’s emergency response program, including our missions, authorities, project processes, preparedness efforts, and how this work supports everyday life. (4/6)

Willem Helms (acting director of USACE HQ Contingency Operations), Dana Ray (program manager), Ashley Leflore (program manager) and Christopher Morgan (emergency management specialist) led the briefing. (3/6)

The students are studying disaster response as an independent study and reached out to USACE requesting a presentation. (2/6)

Recently, staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters Directorate of Contingency Operations briefed a leadership class of nine students from Fairport High School near Rochester, N.Y. (1/6)