Work is happening at a fast pace on the temporary fire station in Canton, North Carolina! Not as quick as in this timelapse, but still coming right along. This week the steel frame for the temporary fire station was assembled. Once the structure is complete, it will serve as a temporary fire station the city, as the former station was destroyed by Hurricane Helene in late September. In a community surrounded by dense forests, a functional fire station is a must.
Jason Smith, a Contract Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District, was named USACE Contract Specialist of the Year for his leadership during Hurricanes Helene and PTC 8. Smith oversaw over $1.6 billion in contracts, accelerated recovery efforts through drone technology, and prioritize small business participation.
For more than 250 days, John Fay provided consistent leadership for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Private Property Debris Removal mission in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Serving as a zone manager, he helped coordinate rotating teams and oversaw key operations across 16 counties. As the mission nears completion, his efforts reflect the scale and complexity of long-term disaster recovery.
