Rain Brings Home Need for Operation Blue Roof: 8,000 Already Installed

Operation Blue Roof is free to eligible applicants. It is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and managed by the Corps. Under the program authorized for the disaster recovery, Corps contractors install plastic sheeting as a temporary solution that allows individuals to remain in their residence until they can make more permanent repairs.
To date, the program has installed more than 8,000 temporary roofs throughout the region affected by Hurricane Ike. About 21,000 residents have applied for and qualified for Blue Roofs, which means crews have completed about 40 percent of the roofs to be installed so far. Read more

Army Corps of Engineers setting stage for recovery from Hurricane Ike

Residents of hard-hit Galveston Island have the opportunity to return Wednesday, Sept. 24. Although this is the first time many will be able to see their homes and community since Hurricane Ike struck on Sept. 13, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has already been there, setting the stage for recovery. Read more

Texans Should Beware of Fraud During Recovery Efforts

Residents of Texas affected by Hurricane Ike are urged to be alert for and report potential fraud during recovery and rebuilding efforts. Read more

Corps permits for emergency repairs to previously authorized projects

The repair of damages resulting from Hurricane Ike may require a Regulatory Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The President has declared a National Disaster in 29 Texas counties and 4 Louisiana parishes as a result of Hurricane Ike. The Galveston and Fort Worth Districts advise that the repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of any previously authorized structure or fill that was serviceable immediately prior to the flooding event, is authorized under Nationwide Permit #3 (NWP #3). Such repair, rehabilitation, or replacement must not result in a deviation from the plans of the original structure. Read more

Corps of Engineers Issues Blue Roof Contact Numbers

Hurricane Ike has left many Texas homeowners with damaged roofs. Repairs to these roofs can take time. In order to mitigate additional damage that could result from rain, homeowners can have plastic sheeting installed over the damaged area by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors, in a program provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Read more

Harvey Canal gate opening as water levels subside

As a result of water levels subsiding in the Harvey Canal, Col. Alvin B. Lee, New Orleans District commander, ordered the canal gate opened at 7:30 a.m. Read more

Corps begins clearing Hurricane Ike debris in Galveston

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractor, Ceres Environmental, in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation, begins its first FEMA-directed debris removal mission along 61st St., in Galveston. The Corps has contracted 20 crews to help clear the way for first responders and recovery teams to enter the city to assess impacts to infrastructure and to begin restoring essential public services and facilities. Read more

Continuing rains may cause roads near Addicks and Barker Reservoirs to flood

Heavy rains during and following Hurricane Ike are pouring into Addicks and Barker Reservoirs, flood risk management structures on Buffalo Bayou west of downtown Houston, and may cause some road flooding in the area, according to Corps of Engineers officials. Read more

Corps to survey waterways

The Corps of Engineers Galveston District is working with its partners the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, pilots, contractor Terrasond, and the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association to move assets into place to survey Texas waterways in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Read more

Addicks and Barker reservoirs ready for Ike, Corps says

Two reservoirs stand ready this morning to receive the predicted five to 15 inches of rainfall from Hurricane Ike, says Richard Long, operations manager for the Addicks and Barker Dams and Reservoirs, which fall under the Galveston District, Army Corps of Engineers. These reservoirs, or dry detention basins, are part of the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Flood Control Project. "As of this morning, we have full capacity availability in both basins." Read more

Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, closely monitoring hurricane protection structures on Texas coast

The Corps of Engineers is closely monitoring hurricane protection structures along the Texas coastal areas in Port Arthur, Texas City, and Freeport in light of the large storm surges being predicted by meteorologists. All three of these structures were built by the Corps of Engineers but, under partnership agreements, are maintained by local government sponsors. The Corps does not own these structures, but does inspect them at least annually and is working closely with local and state officials as Hurricane Ike approaches. Read more

Fort Worth District, Corps of Engineers, preparing for Hurricane Ike support operations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District is preparing for potential impacts of Hurricane Ike, by pre-positioning personnel and equipment and preparing for response operations. With the closure earlier today of the Galveston District, Fort Worth District also has assumed lead district responsibility, as Galveston District personnel relocate critical assets and personnel to an emergency operations center at Addick Field Office on the west side of Houston. Read more