Video by Kaylee Wendt | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District | 06.23.2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is using drone and LiDAR technology to support debris removal efforts following Hurricane Helene, Asheville, North Carolina, June 23, 2025. These innovative tools help crews locate debris, verify truck loads, and accelerate recovery while ensuring safety and accountability (U.S. Army video by Kaylee Wendt)....
Video by Kaylee Wendt | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District | 06.18.2025
Mitchell County Manager Allen Cook shared how his county partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for waterway debris removal following Hurricane Helene, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, June 18, 2025. The collaboration helped clear blocked rivers and reduce future flood risk, turning early skepticism into long-term support (U.S. Army video by Kaylee Wendt)....
Video by Kaylee Wendt | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District | 06.16.2025
Two local small business owners began turning Hurricane Helene storm debris into handcrafted Christmas ornaments to support local recovery, Asheville, North Carolina, June 16, 2025. Their project gives new life to fallen wood while donating 100% of profits back to the community's ongoing rebuilding efforts (U.S. Army video by Kaylee Wendt)....
Video by Kaylee Wendt | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District | 06.15.2025
Linville Caverns reopened in 2025 after sustaining damage from Hurricane Helene and months of recovery work, including waterway debris removal by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Marion, North Carolina, June 15, 2025. The mission helped restore access to the natural attraction and protect the surrounding area from long-term environmental impacts (U.S. Army video by Kaylee Wendt)....
Video by Kaylee Wendt | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District | 06.13.2025
Following Hurricane Helene, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crews supported Private Property Debris Removal at a historic Black cemetery in Buncombe County, North Carolina, June 13, 2025. The work helped restore safe access for families and ensured this meaningful community space could continue to be visited (U.S. Army video by Kaylee Wendt)....
Video by Kaylee Wendt | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District | 06.13.2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crews continue Hurricane Helene recovery efforts where around 7.5 million cubic yards of debris have been removed from private property, waterways, and public rights of way since the storm made landfall in 2024 in western North Carolina, June 13, 2025. This mission helps restore safe access, protect the environment, and support long-term recovery for impacted......
Video by Kaylee Wendt | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District | 06.09.2025
During waterway debris removal operations, a hand-carved wooden figure was recovered and saved from the shredder by a truck driver, Asheville, North Carolina, June 9, 2025. Now known as “Rocky Ellis,” it serves as a symbol of resilience and a reminder of the lives impacted by Hurricane Helene (U.S. Army video by Kaylee Wendt)....
Video by Kaylee Wendt | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District | 06.08.2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crews responded to the Private Property Debris Removal mission in Buncombe County, North Carolina, June 8, 2025. Their work restored access and stability to critical infrastructure, ensuring communities could begin recovery (U.S. Army video by Kaylee Wendt)....
