Roads & Bridges » The Federal Highway Administration on Friday announced more than $1 billion in Emergency Relief funds to help 32 states, several U.S. territories and Federal Land Management Agencies repair roads and bridges damaged by storms, floods and other unexpected events. At approximately $263.7 million, more than a fourth of the total amount provided will […]
Houston Chronicle » Damage from Hurricane Harvey in Texas is estimated at $180 billion, and officials unveiled a $61 billion plan to rebuild and protect the region. Some of the money will be used to buy out projects located in the flood plain and construct three “coastal spines,” but getting federal funding could be a challenge.
Reuters » Six days after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, officials were still taking stock of what is expected to be a months-long effort to rebuild the island’s power system, keeping much of its 3.4 million people in darkness for an extended period
The Texas Tribune » Alongside thousands of Texas homes and businesses impacted by Hurricane Harvey, floodwaters also damaged hundreds of roads and highways across the region.