Darius Wallace, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers LA District employee, stands on his fire-damaged property as USACE prepares to begin debris removal and ensure the site is safe for rebuilding. Task Force Phoenix Commander Brigadier General William Hannan visited the site and spoke with Mr. Wallace about the process and the Corps' commitment to supporting impacted communities and its own team members.
USACE is actively working in partnership with Los Angeles County, CalOES, FEMA and other partners to support the Southern California wildfire recovery efforts. USACE currently has more than 450 personnel on site and around 3,000 contractors actively supporting our local, state and FEMA partners to support survivors impacted by the Palisades...