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Today is the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Take simple steps today to plan ahead and prepare yourself and loved ones.
- Follow @NHC_Atlantic for updates
- Find preparedness info at ready.gov/hurricanes
- Sign up for alerts with the FEMA App: ready.gov/fema-app
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Col. James Booth delivered remarks to celebrate the completion of the Taylor Slough Flow Improvement Project by our partners . USACE has more than a dozen projects currently under construction & moved 4.2 million acre-feet of water across Tamiami Trail in the past 3 years!
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is coordinating with local and federal partners to provide temporary power, temporary roofing planning, and debris support in the affected areas.📸: Robert DeDeaux #PODCorps #HonoluluDistrict 2/2
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Today marks the official start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and forecasters are predicting near-normal hurricane activity this year.
This means an estimated 12-17 named storms, with 5-9 becoming hurricanes.
More: tinyurl.com/3x3t8kb5
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Nobody likes starting off the 'Official First Day of Hurricane Season' with an area of low pressure over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, Mother Nature!
2023 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Keep up with the latest: nhc.noaa.gov #Preparedness
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Headwaters Highlights: Dam Safety Team Conducts Regular ‘Doctor Visits’ to Prevent Flooding Disasters. Read more here: lrp.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Sto #DamSafetyDay #DamSafety
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Today is National Dam Safety Awareness Day. It commemorates the tragedy of the 1889 South Fork Dam failure in Pennsylvania. Read about our dam safety program here: ow.ly/Z1jr50N4TV6
#BuildingStrong #USACEMVD
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Today is Dam Safety Awareness Day across the nation, but USACE considers dam safety every day! Here are some photos of the project at Pipestem Dam that will improve the spillway’s reliability. #DamSafetyAwarenessDay #Omaha2025 #PipestemDam
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A groundbreaking ceremony kicked off the start of construction for a new kindergarten school in Tosontsengel, Mongolia, on May 3. The Asia Programs Office is managing the this humanitarian assistance project with funding from the . #Essayons!
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On National Dam Safety Awareness Day, it’s a good day to review safety around our locks and dams. More here: ow.ly/rTxv50N4VXA
#BuildingStrong #USACEMVD
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Gliders collect valuable data about the ocean and the Great Lakes. Dive into our latest podcast and learn all about these versatile vehicles: oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast/may23/
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Listen as they share updates on the state of dam safety and the path forward for maintaining, upgrading, and repairing our Nation's dams.
Listen here: dvidshub.net/podcast/443/in
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It's #DamSafetyAwarenessDay, a day to remember the 2,220 people who lost their lives in the 1889 South Fork Dam failure. Through this tragedy, the country recognized the need to greatly improve dam safety and the #USACE Dam Safety Program was born. Here is info on our program!
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- Document damage with photographs and contact your insurance company so you can quickly file a claim.
- As power remains unrestored in areas, residents using power generators should always use them outside to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
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#MeetOurLeaders Mr. Vijay Acharya is the Lead Technical Director at #GRL. He ensures that our research meets the highest standards, addresses the Army's geospatial gaps, and is synchronized with other , , and research efforts.
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Today we remember the 2,220 people who lost their lives in the 1889 South Fork Dam failure near Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
As we reflect 134 years later, we emphasize the importance of dam safety and the urgent need for investment in this infrastructure.
#NDSAD #DamSafetyDay
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It was originally deployed at Lock & Dam 19 in Keokuk, Iowa, in early 2021 to understand how #invasive #Asiancarp respond to acoustic signals. 2/3
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There is nothing cheesy about wearing a life jacket, so for those who love you. #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns #WaterSafety
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases third and final report on sampling results from Jana Elementary School mvs.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel
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Hurricane Season starts June 1! Are you ready? It’s never too late to be prepared! Have a plan! Check out noaa.gov/prepare-before for great tips and ideas on #hurricanepreparedness
Prepárese Antes de la Temporada de Hurracanes!
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#DYK has a new challenge coin! Challenge coins are a time-honored military tradition that instill unit pride, promote esprit de corps, and reward hard work and excellence. Mr. Hibner congratulated designer Kathleen McLane on her winning design.
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#OTD May 30, 1922, tens of thousands gathered on the banks of the Potomac River and witnessed the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial, built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Learn more from USACE Office of History: usace.army.mil/About/History/
📸: #USACE Office of History
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This year, the festivities began with an event as special as it was significant: The DCV Gelberman, leading the Parade of Ships.
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Fleet Week in New York City is an annual cherished tradition, a week-long celebration that invites a host of U.S. Navy ships, Coast Guard cutters, and Royal Canadian Navy vessels to dock and give the public a glimpse into the world of maritime defense and naval operations. 1/2
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Download your free copy of “Dam Safety with Beaverly” from here: fema.gov/sites/default/ #DamSafetyDay #DamSafety 3/3
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Paul E. Szempruch, P.E., Dam Safety Program Manager, , recently shared the activity book “Dam Safety with Beaverly” during Career Day with children from Carol Holt Elementary, in Arlington, TX, in advance of National Dam Safety Awareness Day, tomorrow. 1/3
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