06/16/2026
Hurricanes and extreme weather events continue to highlight the importance of resilient infrastructure across the country. As hurricane season progresses, reliable evacuation routes and effective stormwater systems play a critical role in helping communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from severe weather.
The Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) Section 1209 recognizes the importance of strengthening evacuation infrastructure through guidance developed by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This guidance emphasizes the need for infrastructure capable of withstanding challenging conditions, including hydrostatic forces, environmental stresses, and heavy loading associated with hurricanes and other extreme weather events.
Infrastructure owners, engineers, and planners often evaluate a variety of materials and systems based on project requirements, environmental conditions, and long-term performance needs. Precast concrete solutions, including reinforced concrete pipe and box culverts, are commonly used in transportation and stormwater applications because of their durability, structural strength, and service life.
Rinker Materials manufactures precast concrete infrastructure products designed to support transportation and stormwater systems in a wide range of environments. These solutions are engineered to meet industry standards and project specifications while helping support reliable infrastructure performance over time.
As communities continue to invest in infrastructure resilience, collaboration among engineers, policymakers, contractors, and stakeholders remains important in developing systems that can withstand future challenges and serve the needs of the public for years to come.
At Rinker Materials, we are committed to providing infrastructure solutions that support the long-term performance and reliability of the communities we serve.
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