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.
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Floods are among Earth’s most common–and most destructive–natural hazards.
With as many as 19 major floods in a year and hundreds more minor floods causing millions of dollars in damage to property and infrastructure flooding is one of the worlds most destructive natural disasters.
Every year close to 100 people lose their life due to flooding.
If you live in an area prone to flooding keeping your property and family safe is a priority.
US Flood Control has a quick economic solution to personal flood protection.
Visit our Home Owners Kit page and see how this simple to use dam can protect you home from flood damage.
FORT SMITH, Ark. —
The Walmart off Kelley Highway in Fort Smith put up flood barriers as water levels on the Arkansas River grew. The store was still open as of Tuesday afternoon. Watch the video above to learn more.
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The smell of rubber filled the air on Tuesday as about 20 National Guard soldiers unrolled temporary dams that will be used to protect portions of North Bayou Black Drive from further flooding.
Terrebonne Parish received funding for nearly 2.5 miles worth of Tiger Dams, or temporary levees that are inflated with water, from the state. Local fire departments will fill these dams with water.
They are the latest in the effort to mitigate flooding that the expected opening the Morganza Spillway on Sunday may cause.
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Did you know that Architectural beauty is good for the soul? Beautiful design in art and structure can actually make you happy.
Monuments, museums, historical buildings, such as heritage homes and founding commercial properties, and popular landmarks are physical links to our past.
All of these are links to a town or cities historical past and provide the stepping stones to educate future generations about their storied days gone by. Flooding due to storms or high water levels can devastate these historical and architectural landmarks.
Tiger Dam™ and US Flood Control provide inflatable barriers that can divert up to 100% of floodwaters and help save important places in history.
Give us a call to find out how to have a Tiger Dam™ system ready to divert disaster when high water levels threaten in your town or city.
With Nebraska facing one of its worst floods in history, and wide areas of Iowa, Wisconsin and Missouri also flooded, forecasters in the US said today that above-average spring rain and snow will worsen flood conditions until May.
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This week is National Flood Safety Awareness Week and if you live in a flood plain or an area that is prone to catastrophic weather events, US Flood Control can provide industrial and homeowners with Tiger Dams™ that can save your home, business and property from any event. Don’t wait we have Tiger Dams™ in stock now!
Every year, more occur from flooding than from any other weather event.
Are you ready for a flood, flash flood or sever weather storm in your area. Protect your family and property.
Call US Flood Control and find out how our dams can keep you and your property safe.
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Torrential rain causes mudslides in CaliforniaA weather system known as an atmospheric river is unleashing heavy rain across California, bringing the threat of mudslides and flooding Thursday to a region that’s already been slammed by days of rain and heavy snow.
The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center said a strong storm system is unleashing an “anomalous surge of tropical moisture” across the Golden State.
Tiger Dam™ & US Flood Control have inventory ready for immediate delivery. Contact us for more information or call (504) 813-7303 for emergency delivery.
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