Coronavirus

US Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) https://coronavirus.gov

What the Government is Doing https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus
Centers for Disease Control https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
Department of Defense https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/
Alternate Care Site Documents https://www.usace.army.mil/Coronavirus/Alternate-Care-Sites/
Businesses can help in COVID-19 https://www.fema.gov/nbeoc Register on http://sam.gov/

What the US Army Corps of Engineers is Doing https://www.usace.army.mil/Coronavirus/

Photos

Apr 28 2020

Thank you: Building a facility of hope

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Memphis District Commander Zachary Miller with a group of Memphis' alternate care facility workers after hanging a few of the 'thank you' posters his family and friends made for the construction team workers. If you would like to show your appreciation for these amazing workers, mail your posters to: U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District,Attn: Public Affairs Office, 167 N. Main St., B-202, Memphis, TN 38103-894 (USACE photo by Vance Harris)

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Apr 29 2020

Memphis Builders: Behind the mask

Jessica Haas

IN THE PHOTO, Low Voltage Technician Anthony Bell is working to terminate all data wires in the Alternate Care Facility on April 28. Terminating the data wires ensures computers and wireless access points for the internet will work. (USACE photo by Jessica Haas)

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May 01 2020

Memphis Builders: Behind the Mask II

Jessica Haas

IN THE PHOTO, Low Voltage Technician Nick Marcy routes network cable for patient beds on the fourth floor of the Alternate Care Facility in Memphis, Tennessee. (USACE photo by Jessica Haas)

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May 10 2020

Memphis Builders: Behind the Mask III

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IN THE PHOTO, Safety Specialist Jonna Henry answers a call while on shift during the construction of the Alternate Care Facility in Memphis, Tennessee. (USACE photo by Jessica Haas)

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May 28 2020

Future leaders during COVID-19

Jessica Haas

IN THE PHOTO, led by Memphis District Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Nathan Molica, Leadership Development Program Participants toured the Alternate Care Facility May 11. During the tour, they had the opportunity to observe the installation of the third floor intensive care units. (USACE photo by Jessica Haas)

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Videos

US Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District Coronavirus (COVID-19) News Release

19 Mar 2020
Go-forward procedures for high water inspection trip cancellation
The Mississippi River Commission’s annual high water inspection trip and public hearings have been
18 Mar 2020
Mississippi Valley Division taking precautions against COVID-19
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) and its six districts, St. Paul; Rock Island; St. Louis; Memphis; Vicksburg; and New Orleans, are implementing protective measures to help keep people safe during this critical time in our nation. MVD and districts will continue operating with minimal onsite staffing by maximizing telework, but we will ensure that mission essential personnel are immediately available and responsive to our high priority missions.
18 Mar 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District takes precautionary measures against COVID-19 but remains open for business
The Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is taking precautionary measures to assist the
18 Mar 2020
Vicksburg District to temporarily close visitor centers, field offices, recreation areas to the public
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will temporarily close its visitor centers, interpretive centers, field offices and select recreation site attractions across Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas to the public beginning March 19.
13 Mar 2020
Corps of Engineers postpones Business Opportunities Open House and M/V Mississippi tours
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 13, 2020 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District is postponing its

US Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District Coronavirus (COVID-19) News

June

9 Jun 2020
Following in dad's footsteps: A tour of MVM
Cpt. Alex Burruss was supposed to move to Ft. Hood, Texas, but due to the Coronavirus situation, Army priorities quickly shifted and the captain found himself moving to Tennessee instead. “I was excited, but also a little frustrated,” he explained. “However, I saw Lt. Gen. Semonite discussing the Alternate Care Site mission on the news and knew that we were -are- living in a unique time in history and that it would take a national-level effort to beat COVID-19.”
May

15 May 2020
Metal Shop makings...
Navigation is one of our oldest missions. We’re mandated by Congress to keep the Mississippi River open for commercial navigation by maintaining a 9-foot-deep and 300-foot-wide channel, and we do that by dredging on an annual basis. So, as one might imagine, our dustpan dredge, the Hurley, gets used quite a bit keeping the Mississippi open, so our talented team at Ensley Engineer Yard have their work cut out for them keeping her running year after year. This brings us to the project Machinist Brandon Almeida is working on – it’s something the Dredge Hurley uses called “propeller rope guards.” He’s also making the mount needed to make the rope guards on – talk about complex work.
April

28 Apr 2020
Thank you: Building a facility of hope
The team of people building a facility made to care for people who contract the COVID-19 virus are working around the clock to make sure that if our local hospitals can't handle the caseload at that time, no one gets turned away. We want to thank all of our workers out there making this alternate care center ha reality. No matter what part of the team a worker is on, each is important and contributes an invaluable knowledge and skill to this facility of hope and care.
21 Apr 2020
Corps electric engineer ‘makes’ much needed shields
It’s no secret our country is experiencing a shortage of face masks. Ever since this virus was declared a pandemic, even those working in hospitals can’t seem to get their hands on the very medical supplies they need to do their day-to-day job. Some hear of the shortage and scramble to get their hands on whatever masks they can find, but not Navigational Electrical Engineer Jeffrey Farmer and the nonprofit group he’s apart of called the “Midsouth Makers.”
15 Apr 2020
Social distancing, the MVM mission
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has several recommendations in place to try and stop the spread of this monstrous virus, to include such measures as wearing a face mask when out in public and practicing what has become mandated in many states: social distancing. While social distancing and other precautions are in place for the right reasons, they can unfortunately have a challenging impact on business operations. Especially difficult is when your employees cannot do their job behind a computer. So what do they do?
13 Apr 2020
$10M contract awarded for ACM casting
The Memphis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a $10 million contract for articulated concrete mattress (ACM) casting at Richardson Landing Casting Field to Mississippi Limestone Corporation from Friars Point, Mississippi.
5 Apr 2020
Engineers continue working through weekend to bring alternate care facility online
A multidisciplinary team of Memphis District engineers spent the weekend preparing documents that outline the scope of work required to convert the Gateway Shopping Center on Jackson Avenue into a COVID-19 Alternate Care Facility (ACF).
March

25 Mar 2020
USACE begins construction on Alternate Care Facilities
Work is being done in support of FEMA-led COVID-19 Pandemic Response NEW YORK— The US Army Corps of Engineers, USACE, continues to make significant progress in its efforts to support the FEMA-led response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. Nationwide, USACE has received 5 FEMA Mission Assignments (MAs) totaling $357 million, and has more than 250 personnel providing support.
20 Mar 2020
INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC NOTICE / MAIL PROCESSING PROCEDURES AND REQUEST FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) precautions, effective the date of this Public Notice, the Memphis District Regulatory Branch is requesting all incoming correspondence be submitted electronically.
20 Mar 2020
All U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed campgrounds have begun an orderly shutdown
All U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed campgrounds have begun an orderly shutdown. Individuals with paid reservations will be contacted by email and full refunds will automatically be processed by Recreation.gov with no cancellation fees. Individuals should not attempt to contact Recreation.gov to request a refund as that will lead to a cancellation fee being charged. In addition, visitor centers, beaches, special events, and USACE-sponsored events such as shore sweeps, interpretive programs, Kids to Parks, Earth Day events, public meetings and other public gatherings have been closed and/or put on hold until further notice. USACE is maintaining access to our projects by keeping day use facilities and lake access areas open such as boat launches, picnic areas, fishing piers, and viewing areas, subject to change.

Work for Others

Our support for others work includes marine maintenance for Little Rock, St. Paul, Rock Island, St. Louis and Vicksburg Districts, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard. We've also helped the Federal Aviation Administration with communication tower construction projects.

Our marine repair facility, Ensley Engineer Yard (EEY) located on Memphis' McKellar Lake, has the expertise to accomplish a wide variety of maintenance and fabrication tasks.