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Earlier this year historically high waters covered almost one-third of the base and caused damage to structures throughout the affected area.
A long recovery process began when the waters finally receded and the 55th Civil Engineer Squadron was able to access and survey the damaged area, with the initial concern being safety.
One hundred buildings were inundated with flood waters, and 61 of them are scheduled to be demolished.
The 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron had 31 of 35 of their facilities in the flood waters, and 41 components of fuels infrastructure, such as hydrants pits, underground storage, containment tanks, and check points. The squadron’s first recovery efforts were focused on re-establishing the supply chain for spare parts, fuel and liquid oxygen. The 55th LRS took multiple steps to regain their capabilities to continue the mission, which affects not only the 55th Wing, but associate units here and around the world.
Many units were displaced due to the damaging flood. Team Offutt opened their doors and made adjustments within their units to make room for Airmen to continue working from safe locations, so their missions could continue.
Across the base, Team Offutt is making headway toward restoration on many of the structures that were damaged. As of Nov. 7, five buildings have been restored for operations, and two additional buildings are scheduled to be finished this month.
Significant progress has been made on multiple buildings across the installation. The 55th Security Forces Squadron kennels have been fully restored, so handlers and military working dogs can operate out of their old facility. Both aircraft maintenance facilities here have also been renovated, and the 55th Maintenance Group, aerospace ground equipment shop, and various offices are once again fully operational.
Throughout the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility you can still see boxes of supplies, large floor sanders and other equipment required to complete the restoration. The metal framework within the walls is beginning to disappear as sheetrock is placed, taped, and sanded in preparation for painting.
With the restorations unique to each structure, Team Offutt is slowly making its way back to normalization.
| Date Taken: | 11.22.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 12.30.2019 11:29 |
| Story ID: | 356291 |
| Location: | OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, NEBRASKA, US |
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