Maj. Brian Bergeman, USACE Buffalo District deputy commander and Hurricane Helene Task Force Debris commander, and George Minges, USACE Louisville District emergency operations chief and Hurricane Helene debris subject matter expert, provide an update on debris removal in western North Carolina.
USACE is actively working with local communities, the state of North Carolina and federal partners to include FEMA to support recovery operations.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. ā€“ As part of the recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is finalizing construction of a system to reduce turbidity and remove sediment in the water of Burnett Reservoir, near Asheville, North Carolina.
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is an intervention protocol developed specifically for dealing with traumatic events.Ā It is a formal, highly structured and profession-ally recognized process for helping those involved in a critical incident to share their experiences, vent emotions, learn about stress reactions and symptoms and given referral to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for further help if required.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District awarded a periodic nourishment contract on November 30 at a cost of approximately $17.4-million to Weeks Marine, Inc. This coastal storm risk management project contract includes funding from multiple sources including federal, New Hanover County and the state of North Carolina. The non-federal sponsors for this project are the towns of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.