15 Sep 2021

USACE’s mobile Blue Roof sign-up vehicles are at new locations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is announcing the latest mobile locations for its Blue Roof program sign up starting Sept 14.

14 Sep 2021

Humble Canal Draft Environmental Assessment comment period extended

The New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers extended the public comment period on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the “Mississippi River and Tributaries, Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Humble Canal Gate Site Preparation and Initial Levee Preload,” through Sept. 25, 2021.

9 Sep 2021

State, FEMA add more Parishes to Blue Roof Program

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is announcing the addition of 10 more southeastern Louisiana parishes to the eligible list for the Blue Roof program.

5 Sep 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Blue Roof Program adds an additional Parish: Assumption Parish

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is adding an additional Parish: Assumption Parish for the Blue Roof program. The Blue Roof program is to get as many houses into livable condition as possible during Hurricane Ida recovery. Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for FEMA.

4 Sep 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Blue Roof Program adds an additional Parish: St Helena

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is adding an additional Parish: St Helena for the Blue Roof program. The Blue Roof program is to get as many houses into livable condition as possible during Hurricane Ida recovery. Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for FEMA.

1 Sep 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initiates Blue Roof Program

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reviving its free Operation Blue Roof program to get as many houses into livable condition as possible during Hurricane Ida recovery. Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for FEMA.

30 Aug 2021

Contract awarded for access road work for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a contract for constructing access roads on the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain (WSLP) Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction project. This construction will support the construction of approximately 17.5 miles of levee system that will provide 100-year level risk reduction to the area extending from Bonnet Carrė spillway to Garyville.

17 Aug 2021

Announcement of Formal Public Scoping Comment Period for West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Project

Public Meetings will be rescheduled. Dates will be posted when Information is available.

12 Aug 2021

Corps seeks public comments on Humble Canal Draft Environmental Assessment

The New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the draft environmental assessment for the “Mississippi River and Tributaries, Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Humble Canal Gate Site Preparation and Initial Levee Preload,” and is seeking public comment through Sept. 11, 2021.

6 Aug 2021

HSDRRS levee lift Final General Re-evaluation Reports available for review

The New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the final version of the Lake Pontchartrain & Vicinity and West Bank & Vicinity General Re-evaluation Reports for a 30-day review beginning Aug. 6, 2021.