USACE to Provide Emergency Power Assessments for Nashville Schools Post-Winter Storm Fern
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has commenced emergency power assessments at eight Nashville schools to ensure their safety for student return after Winter Storm Fern. This effort, part of a FEMA mission, involves evaluating backup generator systems and commercial power status, with inspections ongoing as of February 2. The initiative is part of a larger national response to the storm, with USACE deploying teams to various locations across the Southeast and East Coast to aid in critical infrastructure recovery.

Feb 4, 2026, 6:11 AM