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 (second from right) speaks with response partners near the Potomac Interceptor site, 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)