U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Progress Continues for Hurricane Katrina Cleanup Efforts
U.S. Newswire, September, 2005
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been working with local, state and federal partners, to bring relief to the Gulf following Hurricane Katrina. Nearly 2,400 Corps employees are actively engaged in recovery efforts.
With more than $2.9 billion in missions, the Corps is working closely with its government agencies and private contractors to meet the most urgent needs, including providing ice and water, temporary roofing, temporary housing, power assessment, and debris removal across the area impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
In preparation for potential impacts by Hurricane Rita, the Corps of Engineers is preparing for the storm by pre-positioning personnel and...
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