21 Sep 2023

Emergency management specialist takes pride in helping hometown recover after Hawai'i wildfires

Following natural disasters, countless USACE professionals step up and answer the call to aid in disaster response and recovery. When destructive wildfires swept across the island of Maui, emergency management specialist and Native Hawaiian, Kenny Amuro, couldn’t throw his hand up fast enough.

21 Sep 2023

USACE shares debris removal information with residents impacted by Hawai'i wildfires

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives participated in the Upcountry Resource Fair held at the Kula Community Center in Kula, Hawai'i Sept. 18. The event provided an opportunity for residents who were impacted by the recent fires in Kula to receive disaster relief information from various government and non-profit agencies.

11 Sep 2023

Environmental protection at forefront of USACE Maui debris removal planning process

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers environmental engineers and biologists are working with local, state and federal environmental agencies to develop contract requirements for the debris removal phase of the Hawai’i wildfires emergency response on Maui.

9 Sep 2023

Critical Public Facilities team eager to serve local community

Following a disaster, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers relies on the Critical Public Facilities team to help get communities back on their feet.

6 Sep 2023

Cooperators’ meetings promote communication between helping agencies, NGOs

A local government liaison attends a cooperators’ meeting with representatives from local government, nongovernment organizations, and state and federal agencies assisting with the emergency response to the Hawai’i wildfires that occurred Aug. 8.

4 Sep 2023

Hawai'i wildfires: Q&A with the outgoing ESF#3 team leaders

The current Emergency Support Function #3 team leader and assistant team leader for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Hawai'i wildfires response are coming to the end of their deployment and offer insight to their time in the roles.

29 Aug 2023

25th Infantry Division fuels USACE power mission on Maui

In response to the Aug. 8 Hawai’i Wildfires, a fuel team from the 25th Infantry Division stepped in to fill a critical need for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' temporary power mission on Maui.

25 Aug 2023

USACE team earns White House praise

Following President Biden’s visit, the White House Communications Agency presented the temporary power team with a certificate of appreciation.