24 Oct 2018

Army Corps, Park Service to host public meeting on flood risk, District of Columbia Levee System

Officials say though probability is low, if the District of Columbia Levee System is overtopped with flood water and breaks, it could result in loss of life, billions of dollars in damages and major disruption to the national government. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and National Park Service are hosting a public meeting Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church (400 I Street SW) to share information on flood risks, preparedness measures and evacuation procedures to people who live, work or spend any time behind the levee system near the National Mall.

16 Nov 2015

D.C. Silver Jackets hosts tabletop exercise for flood emergencies in the District

The District of Columbia’s interagency flood-fighting team completed a tabletop exercise to test the effectiveness of plans laid out in the District’s revised Flood Emergency Manual Nov. 3, 2015. This manual details how federal, District, and public agencies will respond to flood emergencies in the District and the nearby vicinity, including emergency closures and the operation of the 17th Street closure structure that is part of the Potomac Park Levee.

16 Nov 2015

D.C. Silver Jackets hosts tabletop exercise for flood emergencies in the District

The District of Columbia’s interagency flood-fighting team completed a tabletop exercise to test the effectiveness of plans laid out in the District’s revised Flood Emergency Manual Nov. 3, 2015. This manual details how federal, District, and public agencies will respond to flood emergencies in the District and the nearby vicinity, including emergency closures and the operation of the 17th Street closure structure that is part of the Potomac Park Levee.

31 Oct 2014

D.C. Levee closure construction completed at 17th street – improvements will better protect Federal Triangle and residents

Washington, D.C. - The National Park Service (NPS) completed a test install Oct. 31, 2014, of a

31 Oct 2014

D.C. Levee closure construction completed at 17th street – improvements will better protect Federal Triangle and residents

Washington, D.C. - The National Park Service (NPS) completed a test install Oct. 31, 2014, of a

1 Oct 2013

Corps to restart D.C. levee upgrade project at 17th Street

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District is pleased to announce that today Colonial Surety Company has reached an agreement with Akima Construction Services, LLC to complete the construction of the levee closure structure at 17th Street, part of the Washington, D.C. Local Flood Protection Project.