U.S. Army Corps of Engineers helping communities brace for dangerous hurricane forecast

JACKSON, Tenn. — The United States Army Corps of Engineers helps communities across the country when weather disasters occur.

Unfortunately, disasters happen every year.

When they do, many people sacrifice their time to help in any way that they can.

Lieutenant Colonel Nate Weander has nearly two decades of Army service and hands-on leadership during these situations.

In fact, he was on the ground after Hurricane Helene and the wildfires in California.

He spoke with us about what it looks like to get help to the areas affected as quickly as possible.

“We run to the sound of the guns as we say in the Army,” said Lieutenant Colonel Weander. “Very quickly you get a lot of senior leaders moving to that point of friction to start solving problems. A few days after Hurricane Helene made landfall, my boss and five other colonels were on ground in North Carolina.”

Hurricane season can bring heavy rainfall to our area in West Tennessee.

It is always important to stock up on water, non-perishable food, batteries, flashlights, and other materials you may need in case of an emergency.

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