Pearl River Flooding

Courtesy of Entergy NEWSROOM

By: Mara Hartmann • Sr Lead Communications Specialist

Crews built a tiger dam around the control house at the south Jackson substation to mitigate flooding issues. The substation has been de-entergized.

Due to rising levels on the Pearl River, Entergy Mississippi has de-energized two Jackson substations and disconnected electrical service to some low-lying deer camps in Madison County as a public safety precaution and to comply with the National Electric Safety Code.

Read More: https://www.entergynewsroom.com/article/pearl-river-flooding/

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Jackson Mississippi Flooding

River rises as flooding threatens utilities.

As river systems rose and up to 1000 homes were flooded in Jackson Mississippi, US Flood Control and Tiger Dams™  were called to stabilize the water and protect local utilities.

Many businesses and entire streets were flooded out. More than 600 homes lost electricity in what was the third-highest flood level on record.
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Louisiana National Guard as they work on the Tiger Dam to protect the Grand Isle

Darryl Young of New Orleans blesses the clean-up workers and soldiers with the Louisiana National Guard as they work on the Tiger Dam to protect the Grand Isle from encroaching oil coming in with the high tide in Grand Isle, Louisiana

Courtesy of The Telegraph online news.

Darryl Young of New Orleans blesses the clean-up workers and soldiers with the Louisiana National Guard as they work on the Tiger Dam to protect the Grand Isle from encroaching oil coming in with the high tide in Grand Isle, Louisiana

Courtesy of The Telegraph online news.

New Storm Threatens Houston Texas

With a new storm and flooding approaching Houston Texas, US Flood control Tiger Dams are ready and on call for any situation that may require immediate protection from flooding. We have Tiger Dams and crews ready to respond at a moments notice.

Find out more: https://wxch.nl/2kk6GgA

Hurricane Dorian: Cummer hopes temporary seawall will protect famous gardens

With Hurricane Dorian approaching, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville will put up an inflatable temporary seawall along the St. Johns River. It’s designed to prevent the kind of flooding that ruined much of its famed gardens during Hurricane Irma.

Read More: https://bit.ly/2MOcYlr

Article Courtesy of: Florida Times Union Buy Matt Soergel

Tiger Dam Flood Control System

As Dorian makes its way towards land, I would like to let you know that we have Tiger Dam stockpiled and ready to mobilize.

Please reach out to me directly with any questions or requests.

Visit our website at – www.usfloodcontrol.com and see the Tiger Dams in use at – https://usfloodcontrol.com/tiger-dams-in-action/

USFC has worked closely with government agencies, municipalities, along with public and private companies on their flood mitigation planning for almost twenty years.

The Tiger Dams System is:

    • Temporary water filled flood barriers.
    • FM Approved. Platinum Certified.
    • Reusable. Lifespan of 17-20 years, with repeated use.
    • Rapidly deployed.
    • Standard 50ft long each, joins seamlessly together to create any length of barrier
    • Tubes available in four standard heights – 18”, 24”, 36” and 42”. Stacking in a pyramid configuration allows the tubes to reach up to 32ft high.
    • Flexible – the dams can be bent and turned as much as 90 degree angles
    • Commonly used for Flood protection, Water diversion, Retention ponds, Haz-Mat containment, Dewatering projects,
      and other Construction projects.
    • Made in the USA and shipped globally.

    Kind regards,

    Cheryl Witmer
    Sales Director
    US Flood Control Corp.
    504.235.5233
    www.USFloodControl.com
    emergency – Toll Free: (866)852-1118

    NYC Will Deploy Temporary Snake-Like Barriers & ‘Tiger Dams’ To Prevent Flooding

    As atmospheric warming gallops forward, and as the waters rise all around us, hurricane season poses an increasingly dire threat to NYC. With calamity looming in the near-to-middle future, the city has long-term plans to fortify Manhattan’s lower half to thwart tides and storm surge.

    Read More: https://bit.ly/2ZFScan

    Article courtesy of gothamist.com, News by Claire Lampen