In a proactive move to enhance flood defense, Collier County has officially entered into an agreement to deploy Tiger Dams—a cutting-edge solution that uses water to fight water. These large, reusable, water-filled barriers provide a more efficient alternative to traditional sandbags, offering cost-effective, scalable flood protection for buildings and infrastructure.
A Smarter Approach to Flood Control
Tiger Dams, engineered by U.S. Flood Control, are designed to stack and interlock seamlessly to create a strong, adaptable flood barrier. Compared to sandbags, a single two-foot-high Tiger Dam spanning 50 feet can replace up to 1,500 sandbags, offering significant savings in labor and materials. Plus, these barriers are built to last up to 20 years, making them a sustainable investment for flood-prone regions.
Statewide Support for Flood Resilience
Governor Ron DeSantis has been a strong advocate for Tiger Dams, pushing for their adoption across Florida. Dan Summers, Director of Emergency Services in Collier County, confirmed that the Florida Division of Emergency Management is ensuring that each county has access to these protective systems at no cost to local governments.
“It’s certainly less expensive to protect those government resources with the flood barrier than, heaven forbid, go through the damage repair, damage repair cycle,” Summers explained.
The Future of Flood Protection
Paul Vickers, President of U.S. Flood Control, believes Tiger Dams should become a new standard in flood preparedness.
“Just like everybody has impact windows, a new roof, or a higher elevation, I would like to see everybody now getting onto flood protection,” Vickers stated.
With the increasing threats of hurricanes and rising sea levels, Collier County’s adoption of Tiger Dams marks a forward-thinking approach to disaster mitigation—one that could set a precedent for other coastal communities.
