Repairing Sanibel Causeway after Hurricane Ian
Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your construction bond needs. In the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian After Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc in parts of Florida, drones captured images of the 3-mile-long Sanibel Causeway that revealed some sections to be heavily damaged. Other sections were completely submerged or washed away by the storm surge. Damage from the storm completely cut off Sanibel Island from mainland Florida and knocked out all power. An emergency response network of contractors was mobilized immediately, and internet and cell phone communication was restored through a Starlink satellite. But all the initial phases of repair work had to be accomplished with power from generators. The immediate repairs included using dredged material, rip rap, and other materials trucked in from various parts of Florida to rebuild the causeway islands and fill in the areas that Ian had washed out. A paving crew contracted by the Florida Department of Transportation repaired nearby roads. With resources that included not only drones but also underwater survey equipment and barges, the...
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