Hurricane Irma

National Park Service & Business Wire - Wed September 27, 2023

Everglades Visitors Center Destroyed by Hurricane Irma Being Replaced

South Florida's Everglades National Park will be getting both a modern replacement and a new name for its visitor center on the state's Gulf Coast, according to the National Park Service (NPS)....

U.S. Department of Transportation - Mon June 04, 2018

U.S. DOT Announces $277.5M in Emergency Relief Funding for Transit Systems Damaged by Hurricanes

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced May 31, the allocation of $277.5 million in Emergency Relief funding for public transportation systems damaged by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria....

Task Force Power Restoration - Puerto Rico - Tue April 03, 2018

Army Committed to Restoring Puerto Rico's Power

Six months after Hurricane Maria made landfall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers remains committed to safely and urgently restoring reliable power and returning normalcy to the U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico as quickly as possible....

Emily Buenzle - Fri December 29, 2017

Industry Leaders Pull Together in the Face of 2017's Worst Natural Disasters

When disaster strikes, the construction industry is notorious for pulling together and helping communities get back on their feet. Among hurricanes, floods and wildfires alone, 2017 saw more than its share of natural disasters....

Mon December 18, 2017

Crews to Finish Cleanup of Irma Debris in Central Florida

Orlando, Fla. (AP) Dec. 11 marked three months since Hurricane Irma blew into Central Florida on Sept. 11 with gusty winds that toppled trees and shook loose several million cubic yards of branches and limbs....

Wed November 22, 2017

Fluor Announces Arrival of Hundreds of Vehicles, Equipment in Puerto Rico to Support Power Restoration

Fluor Corporation announced Nov. 21 the arrival of more than 400 pieces of essential construction and specialty equipment at a shipping terminal in Puerto Rico in support of its ongoing work restoring power there....

AASHTO Journal - Mon November 20, 2017

Puerto Rico Seeks $5.84B in Disaster Aid for Transportation Facilities

Gov. Ricardo Rosello is asking President Trump and Congress to provide Puerto Rico with more than $5.84 billion in disaster aid just to cover repairs to the island territory's hurricane-damaged roads, bridges, seaports and airports....

Thu November 09, 2017

OSHA Resumes Regular Enforcement in Florida and Georgia

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resumed normal enforcement throughout most of Florida and Georgia. The agency had ceased most programmed enforcement actions following Hurricane Irma....

Eric Olson - Fri November 03, 2017

Doosan, Pinnacle Central Team Up for Hurricane Recovery

When disasters occur, it's not just ordinary citizens that feel compelled to give. It's important to remember that companies are made up of good people who are willing to help not just their friends and neighbors, but those in distress hundreds of miles away....

Tue October 17, 2017

Habitat for Humanity to Support Hurricane-Affected Families in Long-Term Housing Recovery

Habitat for Humanity is commencing the long-term phase of its Habitat Hammers Back hurricane recovery initiative, pledging to help more than 6,000 families across regions impacted by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria....