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 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 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 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 Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Wyrick | U.S. Coast Guard Oceania | 09.09.2018
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift kayak found in the shore break off Kama'ole beach park 1 in Kihei, Maui, Sunday....