Feds Revisit Maria and Surfside Disasters in 2026
Published Date: 7/22/2026
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Summary
The National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee is holding a public online meeting on September 23-24, 2026, to share updates on investigations into Hurricane Maria’s impact in Puerto Rico and the Surfside building collapse in Florida. They’ll also discuss responses to last year’s safety recommendations. This meeting affects construction safety experts and the public, aiming to improve building safety with no direct cost changes announced.
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