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Contracting enables speed, precision in USACE’s wildfires recovery effort
4/26/2025
Contracting is a critical capability that ensured recovery operations from the outset of the Southern California wildfires recovery mission moved with speed, efficiency and precision...
USACE continues wildfire debris removal efforts in Altadena, Pacific Palisades
3/28/2025
On Jan. 7, two large wildfires swept through Altadena and Pacific Palisades, burning more than 50,000 acres and destroying more than 16,000 structures — becoming one of the most destructive wildfires...
Optimizing the LA wildfire debris removal mission: USACE leverages expertise across academia, industry, military logistics
3/27/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is leveraging the expertise of industry, academia, the military and other government agencies to ensure the Southern California wildfires response is carried out...
USACE deputy chief visits LA Wildfires first responders
1/17/2025 UPDATED
Maj. Gen. Kim Colloton, deputy chief of engineers and deputy commanding general with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, visited the USACE Los Angeles District Jan. 15 in Los Angeles...
US Army Corps of Engineers begins residential debris removal in LA County
2/10/2025 UPDATED
This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the State of California and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will begin Phase-2 debris removal for private residential...
US Army Corps of Engineers begins Phase 2 of debris removal in Los Angeles wildfire recovery
2/7/2025 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, has officially begun Phase 2 of wildfire debris removal in Los Angeles County, marking a critical step in the region’s recovery efforts. The first sites to...
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A Son’s Silent Gratitude: Vietnam Veteran’s Medals Recovered After Eaton Fire
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District
May 6, 2025 | 2:10
Nicholas Chambers stands at the site where his childhood home once stood before it was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. While assisting with debris removal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors recovered his late father’s military medals from the ashes. Chambers, whose father was a Vietnam War Army veteran, was moved beyond words by the unexpected discovery. (Video & Photography by Marti Allen, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) 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 and Eaton fires Jan. 7. This includes engineers, debris removal crews, safety officers, quality assurance specialists and more from across the nation. Additionally, there are more than 200 crews working 12-hour days, seven days a week for the express purpose of removing debris to mitigate risk to public health, protecting the environment and speeding community recovery.
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A Son’s Silent Gratitude: Vietnam Veteran’s Medals Recovered After Eaton Fire
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Hope on the Horizon: USACE Assists Fire Survivors in Recovery
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Full Circle: USACE Employee Receives Help from His Own Team After Losing Home in Eaton Fires
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On The Front Lines: Taylor Bayless supports Southern California wildfire survivors as USACE safety specialist
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On The Front Lines: Taylor Bayless supports Southern California wildfire survivors as USACE safety specialist
USACE volunteer highlights job, reason for supporting Southern California wildfires
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Eaton Fire survivor shares story of recovery with help from USACE
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Southern California Wildfire Survivors share story of recovery with USACE support
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USACE makes progress in Southern California Eaton Wildfire
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USACE debris removal operations in Altadena, California
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USACE debris removal operations in Altadena, California
USACE reaches 100 days of response for Southern California Wildfires recovery
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USACE reaches 100 days of response for Southern California Wildfires recovery
USACE Assesses Historic Eliot School of Art for Structural Preservation in Pasadena
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USACE Assesses Historic Eliot School of Art for Structural Preservation in Pasadena
Altadena Couple Determined to Rebuild After Eaton Fires with USACE Support
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