In this detailed guide, we’ll look at how to flood proof your home using proven and practical strategies. Whether you live near a coast, a river or in an area prone to heavy rainfall or flash flooding, preparing your home in advance can significantly reduce damage and protect what matters most. With climate change intensifying weather events, flood preparedness is no longer...
These 10 measures to be taken during floods can make the difference between safety and disaster. Floods are among the most common and destructive natural disasters, often striking with little warning and leaving behind significant damage to property, infrastructure and most importantly, lives. (more…)
Airport flood barriers are essential defense systems designed to prevent floodwaters from infiltrating critical airport infrastructure such as runways, terminals and control towers. These barriers are specifically engineered to meet the complex needs of airport environments, providing robust protection against a range of flooding scenarios, from heavy rain to storm surges. (more…)
Road flood protection barriers have become essential as flooding intensifies worldwide, driven by climate change and rapid urbanization. These barriers play a critical role in safeguarding roads and infrastructure - lifelines that keep communities connected. (more…)
In November 2024, Bryggen, a historic waterfront in Bergen, Norway, was at risk of flooding due to extreme weather. Strong winds, heavy snowfall and rapidly rising water levels threatened this UNESCO World Heritage site. The Bergen Fire Department acted quickly to safeguard it, deploying our modern water-filled flood barriers. (more…)
As climate change intensifies, the demand for effective flood barriers grows alongside the increasing frequency and severity of floods. Many communities, especially those at high risk of flooding are seeking better flood control measures to protect their homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. Recently, our NoFloods Barriers were deployed to safeguard two locations in the Czech Republic from flooding caused by heavy rains....
Flooding is a common and devastating natural disaster that can wreak havoc on communities and businesses. One such business, the historic restaurant "Zur Siegfähre" in Troisdorf, Germany, recently faced the threat of severe flooding from the rising Sieg River. But thanks to the swift deployment of NoFloods Barriers by JOLA-Rent, our German distributor, a potentially catastrophic event was averted. (more…)
After heavy rain, a stream overflowed and threatened the picturesque town of Rheinbach, Germany. At the request of the city's fire inspector, our German partner, JOLA-Rent, was called in to build a 200-400m emergency flood barrier. In a remarkable display of innovation and collaboration, a team of four from JOLA-Rent, equipped with a wheel loader, quickly deployed 200 meters of NoFloods Barriers...
Fighting EV fires is a challenge for firefighters, especially in today's rapidly advancing technological era, where the EV market is surging due to its pivotal role in curbing carbon emissions. Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular thanks to their eco-friendly credentials and energy efficiency features. (more…)
Using temporary water-filled barriers can be a great way to create cofferdams especially when construction needs to be carried out within a body of water. One of the many uses of this can be during the repair of bridges whose foundations are submerged in water. In fact, just recently, our team used the NoFloods water-filled barriers to successfully create a dry work...
