Army Corps of Engineers work on Cell Piles for the interim Flood Gate closer structures

17th St Canal, New Orleans, LA 3-3-06 -fema/illinoisphoto.com- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work on Cell Piles for the interim Flood Gate closer structures (left) while at right, a white Auger solidifies soil down to a depth of 70' with a special cement to give solidity to the soil on each side of the Flood Gate. FFEMA is helping Local governments repair the Levee system to Cat 4 specification by June 1st under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures.