On Sept. 24, as Puerto Rico was recovering from an earthquake just off its coast, and was preparing for incoming Tropical Storm Karen, island officials and ASCE members took to Capitol Hill to argue for stronger, more resilient infrastructure.
The event to discuss the state of Puerto Rico’s infrastructure was held just over two years since Hurricane Maria hit the island in September 2017. And while some improvements have been made in the island’s infrastructure, not nearly enough has been done, speakers said.