Story by Erin Jimenez | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 02.16.2024
Engineer Week is a celebration that takes place annually the third week of February and serves as a platform to showcase the diverse talents and accomplishments of engineers across various disciplines. From civil and mechanical engineering to aerospace and biomedical engineering, E-Week celebrates the ingenuity and creativity of engineers who are shaping the world around us....
Story by Melanie Peterson | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 02.12.2024
As a former first responder, Tony Sirna felt compelled to help when he learned about the devastating wildfires that took place on Maui, Aug. 8, 2023. “When they asked if I could deploy, I knew it was something I was interested in,” Sirna said. “This has been a learning opportunity for me because of the importance of the mission and the work environment.”...
Story by Erin Jimenez | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 01.31.2024
In the complex landscape of emergency management, where the unexpected can swiftly become a reality, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers often stands up a Recovery Field Office to oversee the management and execution of Federal Emergency Management Agency mission assignments....
Story by Brannen Parrish | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 01.27.2024
A quality assurance supervisor, assisting the Hawaiʻi Wildfires Recovery mission rescued a man from a burning tractor and helped prevent a brush fire from spreading on Maui, Jan. 24....
Story by Erin Jimenez | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 01.25.2024
Each year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers deploys hundreds of its trained personnel and resources across the United States and its territories to respond to emergencies and aid in disaster response and recovery....
Story by Tom Conning | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division | 01.17.2024
MAUI, Hawaii – When a fire burns hot enough to melt engine blocks and granite countertops, it is at least 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit. Everything it touches at that point is compromised. So, when it’s time to clean up a destroyed house or structure, everything must be removed since the debris can contain lead, asbestos and other toxic particles. That can be a challenging reality for wildfire......
Story by Erin Jimenez | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 01.13.2024
When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers responds to a disaster, being able to have a singular communication and consolidation point for all involved is critical to mission success. This is what makes a recovery field office such a vital element, and a lynchpin to meeting USACE’s 'No Fail' worldwide mission....
Story by Carol Vernon | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 01.08.2024
More than 150 days after devastating fires rampaged through the towns of Lahaina and Kula on the island of Maui, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues its Federal Emergency Management Agency-assigned mission....
