The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released preliminary findings from its investigation into Hurricane Maria's impact on Puerto Rico in 2017. The storm, which caused widespread destruction and nearly 3,000 deaths, highlighted critical failures in infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and communication systems. NIST's extensive study, involving hundreds of surveys, interviews, and analyses, aims to inform improvements in building codes and practices to enhance community resilience against future natural disasters. AI
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RANK_REASON NIST investigation into a past natural disaster to inform future building codes and practices.
