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...
Young Members of the Emergency Preparedness (UIB) were being trained in climate resilience so they could help society tackle the growing challenges posed by extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall, storms, storm surges and flooding. The cadets successfully completed their annual training, focusing on climate change and resilience. (more…)
In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming increase in extreme weather events, leading to devastating floods that pose a significant threat to communities, infrastructure and the environment at large. Among these disasters, the rapid melting of snow and ice, known as meltwater, has emerged as a pressing concern. As the frequency and intensity of meltwater floods continue to rise, innovative...
Traditionally, sandbags have been the go-to method for flood prevention but they come with many limitations. They are bulky, heavy, labor-intensive to set up and some raise environmental concerns due to the disposal of their non-reusable materials. Fortunately, there are several innovative and sustainable sandbag alternatives for flooding that not only offer effective protection but also minimize environmental harm. (more…)
Luing Pyrex Group, a leading provider of firefighting equipment and flood protection solutions in the Czech Republic, successfully showcased the state-of-the-art NoFloods Barrier products at the prestigious Pyros fair held in Brno. The fair which took place between May 24-27, drew the attention of the attendees to our cutting-edge NoFloods TwinTube PRO 125 Barriers. (more…)
