Posted on December 12, 2024
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, and its contractor have completed debris removal along the rights-of-way in Ben Hill and Dodge Counties in Georgia, following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in late September.
The Corps of Engineers’ debris removal operations will now shift to other counties. The debris removal mission, which began in early November, successfully cleared nearly 40,000 cubic yards of downed trees, branches, and other vegetative debris that had obstructed roadways and public spaces in Ben Hill and Dodge counties.
“We are proud of the work done by our team in Ben Hill and Dodge counties,” said Col. Ron Sturgeon, commander of the USACE, Savannah District. “These efforts were crucial to restoring access to essential services and helping local communities return to normalcy.”
The Corps of Engineers has awarded $56.9 million in task orders to support debris removal, with an overall goal of clearing an estimated 1.9 million cubic yards of debris within 10 Georgia counties. To date, 979,117 cubic yards have been cleared from Georgia counties receiving Direct Federal Assistance. Currently, 124 civilian personnel and one military member are actively deployed in support of the mission.
The District continues to work closely with state, local, and other federal agencies as part of ongoing recovery efforts, providing vital support to communities impacted by the storm.
For more information, please visit Hurricane Helene Debris Mission on the Savannah District’s website.
