U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division

"When I mark a tree for removal it's never an easy choice - but it's a necessary step to clear debris safely and help communities rebuild." https://lnkd.in/gNiM-28j

SAN FRANCISCO HOST BOOH! This week, the San Francisco District hosted its annual Business Opportunities Open House. The half-day event was held at the Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito and gave district leaders a chance to interface directly with the contracting community about future business opportunities. San Francisco District Commander Lt. Col. Timothy Shebesta and Deputy District Engineer for Program Management Tommy Williams provided the welcome briefing, followed by a series of break-out sessions on how to do business with the Corps. Great to see the large turnout!

ROE DEADLINE APPROACHING! - March 31.?Col. Avichal and our outreach team engaged with the Altadena Rotary Community Give event held at Altadena,?answering questions about the wildfire debris removal process. Visit recovery.LACounty.gov #LAWildFires25 #USACE #debrisremoval #eatonfire #altadenastrong https://lnkd.in/gWtK5sAM

THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS VISITS WILDFIRE RECOVERY SITES - Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham, Jr., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief of Engineers, visited wildfire-impacted communities in Southern California to meet with leaders and emergency personnel supporting recovery efforts.? ? During his visit, Lt. Gen. Graham toured debris removal operations in the Eaton and Palisades affected areas, stopping at key locations like the Marquez Elementary in the Pacific Palisades, to discuss progress and challenges with USACE teams on the ground. ? USACE remains committed to working alongside local, state, and federal partners to clear debris safely efficiently, helping communities take the first steps toward rebuilding. ? #USACE #WildfireRecovery #SoCalWildfires #DebrisRemoval #StrongerTogether

LA WILDFIRES SACRAMENTO VOLUNTEERS- Sylvia Guerrero and Moe Adams are two of the many Sacramento District teammates who have deployed to the Los Angeles area in response to the devastating January 2025 wildfires. Our volunteers dedicate long hours to provide crucial support for the community. Recently, Sylvia (left) and Moe (right), along with Capt. Molly Slattery, helped residents of Los Angeles County’s Eaton area with the documents and procedures required to move forward with debris removal.?#EatonFires #USACE

RAPID DEBRIS REMOVAL AT MARQUEZ ELEMENTARY - In just five days, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cleared the upper portion of the Marquez Elementary, ensuring a safe and timely recovery process. #WildfireRecovery #USACE #DebrisRemoval #LAWildfires25

LOWER COLMA CREEK PPA SIGNING! Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District and the cities of South San Francisco and San Bruno (non-federal sponsors) signed a milestone project partnership agreement this week paving the way for construction of a coastal storm risk management project along Lower Colma Creek. The project consists of the design and construction of flood walls at the South San Francisco-San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant, as well as at Pump Station 4, which services an area with over 165,000 residents, plus the daily population of San Francisco International Airport. The project will protect residents, businesses and the environment from the detrimental effects of flood waters impacting these critical wastewater conveyance and treatment systems. USACE San Francisco District Commander Lt. Col. Timothy Shebesta and City of South San Francisco City Manager Sharon Ranals signed the agreement Tuesday during an afternoon ceremony at the South San Francisco Library.

Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers deputy commanding general for Civil and Emergency Operations, joined fellow USACE leaders and subject-matter experts from both the Los Angeles and Tulsa District, as well as the South South Pacific Division and Southwestern Division, March 4 during tours of two major sites in the Los Angeles District’s area of operations — Whittier Narrows Dam in Montebello, California, and Prado Dam in Corona, California — while receiving the latest updates on project developments at both locations. Both projects are intended to increase the dams' capacity to more safely handle extreme storms. The USACE team made the best of their time to strengthen Kelly’s understanding of the projects and the resources they need to deliver it. “It is very clear these are two important projects for Los Angeles, USACE and the people that we serve … it’s clear to me that we’ve got the right team to deliver,” Kelly said. “I’m impressed, and I look forward to coming back seeing the construction and seeing us deliver for the people.” Learn more about the project by visiting https://lnkd.in/gZGEfDPR.

CLEARING THE WAY FOR RECOVERY IN MALIBU! Today, our teams began debris removal at another property in Malibu as part of the ongoing wildfire recovery mission. Every cleared site brings us one step closer to helping families rebuild safely. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers remains committed to working rapidly and responsibly to support communities impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires. #SoCalWildfire #WildfireRecovery #USACE #LAWildfires25 #DebrisRemoval #Malibu

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