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  • Whatcom County levee repair to start Saturday

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District is responding to a levee breach along the Nooksack River near Slater Road in Whatcom County, Washington. The district activated its Emergency Operations Center yesterday to oversee the work and continue to provide technical assistance to communities affected by flood and king tide related impacts.

  • Army Corps of Engineers commence work to reduce flood risks in Conconully

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials are gearing up and mobilizing equipment this week in response to a direct assistance request to mitigate risks to life safety and safeguard public infrastructure in Conconully, Washington.

  • Seattle District deploys local employees for Hurricane Laura recovery

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, deployed local technical experts to Louisiana Aug. 29 to support Hurricane Laura recovery efforts. A five-person Infrastructure Assessment Planning and Response Team deployed to assist the state with damage assessments of water and wastewater treatment facilities. They are also evaluating critical public infrastructure to determine if emergency repairs are necessary.

  • Corps of Engineers preparing for potential Northwest flooding

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, is running its Reservoir Control Center 24 hours per day and put its Emergency Operations Center into operation Dec. 7 to respond to heavy rains and high coastal waves.