Story by Charles Delano | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 11.15.2023
Jason Ritter, Emergency Management chief with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District, supported the Hawai‘i wildfires recovery mission as the Critical Public Facilities subject matter expert and Recovery Field Office operations chief....
Story by Charles Delano | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 11.14.2023
Adam Gaskin, a civil planner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District’s emergency management office, supports the Hawai‘i Wildfires recovery mission as the Emergency Support Function #3 team lead....
Story by Erin Jimenez | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 11.11.2023
Shelter is a basic human need that is crucial for survival. Providing shelter for victims after disasters helps to establish a sense of normalcy for the individuals and communities who have been affected. Providing temporary housing involves a coordinated effort by various organizations to provide safe and secure accommodations for people who have been displaced. The U.S. Army......
Story by Erin Jimenez | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 11.01.2023
Disasters are multi dynamic, fluid events that evolve rapidly. Given the fast-paced nature of disasters, a comprehensive disaster response requires teamwork. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency often collaborate on various environmental and regulatory matters in the United States....
Story by Erin Jimenez | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 10.25.2023
Josh, Lilli, Kaia and Cora, four legged furry pals from a certified therapy dog volunteer organization, dropped in to see the team at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hawai‘i Wildfire Recovery Field Office in Kiehi, Hawai‘i, Oct. 24....
Story by Erin Jimenez | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 10.17.2023
Technology is a tool that contributes to the success of a mission and isn’t often talked about. During disaster recovery, technology is foundational for a mission’s success. Ensuring U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ employees have access to the tools they need to accomplish tasks while deployed, is a team of IT professionals working quietly behind the scenes....
Story by Erin Jimenez | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 10.14.2023
A Recovery Field Office is a vital element of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ operations during Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster recovery missions....
Story by Joshua Voda | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 10.09.2023
The Infrastructure Systems Recovery Support Function is led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and has begun working with Maui County and its partners in the aftermath of the Hawai'i wildfires....
