Kirsten King, Author at U.S. Flood Control

Fire & Flood Emergency Services Endorses Tiger Dams

Fire & Flood Emergency Services is all about proactive solutions. They recently endorsed Tiger Dams on their social media platforms.

Clermont Fire Department Makes Progress In Local Flood Control Efforts

A massive 500-foot-long, 5-foot-tall “Tiger Dam” has also been procured and installed over the boat ramp to further secure the area from additional water.

Mayor Deegan: Jacksonville ‘Avoided the Worst’ from Hurricane Milton

Deegan said there was “good feedback” on the Tiger Dams that were put in place on the beaches to deter storm surges and flooding.

Photos Show Hurricane Milton Aftermath in Jacksonville, St. Johns

In anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s storm surge, Tiger Dams, big tube-shaped barriers designed to block rising water, were placed at several streets at Jacksonville’s Beaches where flooding has occurred in past storms.

Neptune Beach Mayor and Atlantic Beach Mayor Speak on Preparation Efforts Ahead of Hurricane Milton

For the first time, officials are installing Tiger Dams on the beaches to protect from storm surges.

City of Daytona Beach Deploys Tiger Dams

For the first time, the city deployed a Tiger Dam, a water-filled inflatable barrier, to hold back floodwaters from its Bethune Point Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Halifax River.

Okanagan Similkameen Applies for Tiger Dam Training and Equipment

Municipalities in the Okanagan Similkameen and the Regional District are applying for a grant to get training and equipment to quickly respond to flooding with Tiger Dams.

Tiger Dams and Flood Prevention in Florida: Innovative Solutions Under Governor Ron DeSantis

During Hurricane Debby, DeSantis pushed hospitals, municipalities, first responders and those who operate critical infrastructure to consider the use of Tiger Dam flood barriers.

Jacksonville Joins Other Florida Cities Deploying Tiger Dams Against Flooding

Tiger Dams have spread as a tool for emergency storm responses this hurricane season in coastal areas of Florida including Jacksonville.

Tiger Dams Placed Around Weeki Wachee

Tiger Dams are being placed around Weeki Wachee infrastructure in preparation for Hurricane Milton.