U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, Deputy District Commander for the Antilles Area, Maj. Alexander Walker, talks about USACE's COVID-19 response. USACE is working in support of FEMA - and in coordination with other federal, state, local and tribal partners – to synchronize the interagency response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Title: Broll Miami Beach Convention Center Conversion Date: April 07, 2020 Unit: US Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Producer/photographer: Brigida I. Sanchez The Corps deploys its Emergency Operations Team to Miami Beach to facilitate the conversion of the Miami Beach Convention Center. During emergencies, USACE is the federal government's lead public works and engineering support agency. Given its extensive work in building medical facilities for its military stakeholders, it is uniquely qualified to tackle this engineering challenge.

The Corps deploys its Emergency Operations Team to Miami Beach to facilitate the conversion of the Miami Beach Convention Center. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is prepared to assist the nation in a time of crisis to the very best of its capabilities. USACE is working in support of FEMA - and in coordination with other federal, state, local and tribal partners- to synchronize the interagency response to the COVID 19 Pandemic. Pouring of Concrete, COL Kelly site visit to Miami Medical Center, Electricians working

The Corps deploys its Emergency Operations Team to Miami Beach to facilitate the conversion of the Miami Beach Convention Center. During emergencies, USACE is the federal government's lead public works and engineering support agency. Given its extensive work in building medical facilities for its military stakeholders, it is uniquely qualified to tackle this engineering challenge. Broll: Oxygen tank lift, rafter shots, Site View of Nicklaus Childrens Hospital System

The Miami Beach Convention Center is now a 24-hour construction site crews work at a steady pace to install ICU and Acute Care pods. USACE staff awarded a construction contract Monday, April 6, 2020, for $22.5 Million to Robins & Morton of Miami, Fla. to convert the Miami Beach Convention Center into a 450-bed hospital. Broll of the press conference, governor, and Chief of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Semonite

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District deployed assessment teams throughout Florida to find alternate care facilities to treat COVID-19 and Non-COVID Patients. During emergencies, USACE is the federal government's lead public works and engineering support agency. Given its extensive work in building medical facilities for its military stakeholders, it is uniquely qualified to tackle this engineering challenge.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division Commander, Maj. General R. Mark Toy talks about the Great Minds in STEM Conference, Oct. 28, 2019, Lake Buena Vista, Fl. The Corps is committed to teaming with others to strengthen STEM-related programs that inspire current and future generations of young people to pursue careers in STEM Fields.

Work is ongoing at the Rio de La Plata flood control project in Dorado, Puerto Rico. The project will extend the western levee and straighten the existing La Plata River, it will also provide scour protection to the existing Dorado Bridge. Construction will happen in three phases over the next two and a half years. A groundbreaking ceremony for this stage of the project took place last April.

Heavy equipment machinery is used to remove the temporary sheet pile and earthen plug placed during the construction of the Upper Margarita concrete channel. The temporary measure was used to divert the water from Margarita Channel in order to perform the construction operations safely under dry conditions. The completion of this project will contribute to the flood mitigation on Margarita Channel and surrounding areas. Approximately 60 percent of the sheet pile and earthen plug has been removed to date. May 2, 2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began diverting water to newly constructed Upper Margarita concrete channel on the west side of Puerto Nuevo River in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The flood control project seeks to alleviate future inundations that affect the important commercial zone as well the as the residential communities of Puerto Nuevo and San Patricio. Construction on the $18.5 million flood control project began in August of 2014 and is expected to be completed later this year.

B-Roll Package of the restoration of the Palo Seco Power Plant, San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 08, 2019, one year and six months after Hurricane Maria devastated the island and knocked down 80 percent of the power grid. The Unified Command Group (UCG), which is comprised of senior representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority worked together to help restore the power plant. Together they decided to cease operation of the two power generation units incrementally and decommission the two temporary mega-generators at the Palo Seco site. The demobilization of the mega-generators is a positive step in the ongoing recovery process on the island. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers video by Public Affairs Specialist Brigida I. Sanchez)

Area Engineer Maricarmen Crespo of the Antilles Area Office, in San Juan, Puerto Rico shares how she built her future with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Corps contractors install temporary power to a Hoke County water treatment facility in Raeford, NC, Sept.15. The facility treats 200,000 gal of water that is stored in tank which provides more than 500 county residence with potable drinking water. Hurricane Florence caused major power outages in the county to include this facility. The 120kw generator restored power to the facility, bringing it back on-line to treat the water. (Video by Brooks O. Hubbard IV), USACE

Paul Armstrong, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Task Force Puerto Rico Recovery safety manager, highlights the role of safety and its importance to the Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria disaster response mission

USACE environmental teams continue to support Hurricane Maria recovery efforts as a part of Task Force Puerto Rico Recovery. The team is monitoring various locations across the island to ensure areas damaged during the power grid restoration effort are restored.

The USACE Bill of Materials, or BOM, Squad continues its support to the citizens of Puerto Rico as the recovery from Hurricane Maria. The BOM Squad is in the process of gathering excess grid restoration materials that the team issued to USACE contractors. The BOM Squad also continues its efforts to support the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority by ordering and issuing the necessary materials to restore the power grid.

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico -- USACE staff are currently working at a laydown yard in Caguas, Puerto Rico, May 19, to account for grid restoration materials acquired following damages caused by Hurricane Maria.

CIALES, Puerto Rico – USACE Quality Assurance Inspector and San Francisco District Employee Chuck Hadley supports grid restoration recovery efforts in Puerto Rico May 17. USACE concluded the grid restoration mission May 18 but continue other recovery efforts on the island to include debris removal and the temporary power mission.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' contractors work on distribution lines near Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Nov. 8, 2017. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $40-million contract to PowerSecure for transmission and distribution line repair, the majority of the work will be for the western and southern regions of Puerto Rico.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was task to conduct Land Assessments for potential Temporary Housing Units in areas of Florida recently effected by Hurricane Irma. Stephen H. Harris, team lead quality assurance, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, and Ron Saunders, quality assurance, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, discuss the mission and how residents are responding. (Video by: Hector Mosley, public affairs, USACE, New York District)

Big Pine Key, Fla. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Emergency Operations, personnel conduct land assessments for the installation of Temporary Housing in Big Pine Key, Florida, October 22, 2017. This mission is in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hurricane Irma recovery efforts.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Emergency Operations, personnel conduct land assessments for the installation of Temporary Housing in Everglades City, Florida October 19, 2017. This mission is in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hurricane Irma recovery efforts.

This video is b-roll footage of contractors installing Blue Roof for residents in Big Pine Key, Florida October 13, 2017. The Blue Roof Program is in response to Hurricane Irma which reached Florida September 9, 2017 causing a substantial amount of damage to Florida. (By: Hector Mosley, public affairs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Emergency Operations)

CLEWISTON, Fla. (Oct. 9, 2017) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District commander, Col. Jason Kirk welcomed Florida Governor Rick Scott to the Herbert Hoover Dike at Lake Okeechobee today for an update on current water levels and to see the project at the dike. At a brief press conference, Scott interacted with local and state officials, groups of middle and high school students, local residents and received the latest updates from Corps project managers and team members.

As Lake Okeechobee water levels continue to slightly rise, recreation on the lake continues to get back to normal. The Jacksonville District continue to monitor limited controlled releases to reduce water levels keeping public safety as the highest priority. (USACE Video by Mark Rankin)

Moe Adams from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District is currently supporting recovery efforts across the Florida Keys, September 29, 2017.

Michael Hill from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District is currently supporting recovery efforts across the Florida Keys, September 29, 2017.

Mitch Jackson from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kanas City District is currently supporting recovery efforts across the Florida Keys, September 29, 2017

Women of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District share personal statements about their impact in “Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives” to celebrate National Women’s History Month 2015.