The US Army Corps of Engineers deployed teams to help manage debris, set up temporary emergency power and consult officials on the recovery from Hawaii's devastating wildfires, a spokesperson told CNN.
“Our personnel are assisting with planning and assessments,” said Raini Brunson, the Corps of Engineers spokesperson.
The deployment includes experts on relevant topics in public works and engineering, Brunson said.
The soldiers' mission has been coordinated through FEMA, according to the official.
It’s unclear where the teams have specifically been sent.
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