U.S. Army Corps of Engineers activates Emergency Operations Center in support of Potomac Interceptor Spill response efforts

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District Commander Col. Francis Pera (seated) speaks with response partners near the Potomac Interceptor site from a USACE Deployable Tactical Operations System vehicle, February 22, 2026. Baltimore District activated its Emergency Management Operations Center on Feb. 20 under Public Law 84-99 in support of the Washington, D.C., Emergency Declaration for Potomac Interceptor Collapse Response efforts. (U.S. Army photo by Jeremy Todd)