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In the aftermath of Sandy, coastal engineers noticed one house would be standing while another completely demolished. An analysis shows that the Army Corps’ beach nourishment projects in the States of New York and New Jersey saved an estimated $1.3 billion in avoided damages. Now the Army Corps is taking these findings to improve future beach nourishment projects.
Marine Corps Installations Pacific is developing an audible warning system, which will provide notification that a tsunami warning has been generated, ensuring personnel and their families can put their plans into action when they hear that sound, according to Mr. Mike M. Lacey, emergency manager for Marine Corps Installations Pacific...
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