13 Apr 2020

Army Corps working to construct alternate care facilities in New Jersey

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District is working to expand capacity at medical facilities in East Orange, Paramus, and Trenton, N.J. as part of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

5 Jun 2013

Army Corps to host Emergency Response exercise in Philadelphia

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a national emergency response exercise at Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia from June 11-14. The ‘Northeast Express’ exercise will simulate USACE response activities to a Category 3 hurricane affecting the Delaware Bay area.

3 Nov 2012

USACE works around the clock to provide emergency power in wake of Hurricane Sandy

In support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is actively working to provide temporary emergency power in areas of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania affected by Hurricane Sandy. USACE teams have deployed to strategic locations to help at critical facilities like hospitals, nursing homes and shelters.