German Town Breathes Easy by the Use of NoFloods Barriers
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 in just 1.5 hours.
These barriers formed a robust defense against the rising waters, showcasing the power of proactive planning and effective solutions.
Thanks to the quick action and expertise of JOLA-Rent, Rheinbach was shielded from disaster, demonstrating human resilience in the face of nature’s fury.
Here’s more about it.
The Challenge
After heavy rainfall, a creek in Rheinbach, Germany, overflowed, posing a severe flood threat to the town.
At 11:17 PM, the city’s fire inspector urgently requested an emergency barrier, 200 to 400 meters long, to protect the town from impending disaster.
The Solution
The call for help prompted an immediate response.
At 11:20 PM, our German partner JOLA-Rent was alerted.
By 11:50 PM, the team had assembled and started loading the NoFloods barrier.
Departing at 12:35 AM, the team arrived at the operation area by 1:26 AM.
After a briefing with the B-Service, construction began at 2:00 AM.
Using a wheel loader, a team of four swiftly set up 200 meters of the NoFloods Barrier, 1.25 meters high with a 1-meter retention height.
By 2:30 AM, they started filling the barriers with water and by 3:00 AM, initial protective measures were in effect.
The Result
The quick and efficient deployment of the NoFloods barriers by JOLA-Rent successfully protected Rheinbach from flooding.
The team’s proactive measures ensured the barriers were filled and secure, providing continuous protection even in the event of a second flood wave.
By 4:15 AM, the system was handed over to the local fire department for monitoring and the team departed at 4:30 AM.
Despite the lack of formal training on the newly acquired system, the team’s resourcefulness and the barrier’s intuitive design resulted in a successful operation with no significant delays.
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Conclusion
The collaboration between JOLA-Rent and the local authorities in Rheinbach exemplifies the power of innovation and teamwork in flood prevention.
The NoFloods Barriers proved to be an effective and efficient solution even under difficult conditions and without prior training.
This successful deployment demonstrates the importance of being prepared and having the right equipment readily available.
If you need assistance in preventing floods, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
Together, we can safeguard your community and critical infrastructure from flooding.
