In June 2018, Romania was hit by heavy rains which increased the water levels in rivers and lakes, thus creating floods in most areas within the country. One of the cities where flooding was highly devastating was Bacău. There, water levels were high and it even exceeded 3 meters in some areas. This was an extreme case isolated to specific areas, whereas in...
In June 2018, Romania was hit by heavy rains which increased the water levels in rivers and lakes, thus creating floods in most areas within the country. One of the cities where flooding was highly devastating was Bacău. There, water levels were high and it even exceeded 3 meters in some areas. (more…)
This past November, our team was in three Spanish locations presenting several models of our NoFloods products. In comparison to other flood protective measures such as sandbags, temporary embankments raised with excavators, etc., the NoFloods barriers can be installed quicker and are more dependable in reducing damages caused by floods. (more…)
New York City is no stranger to flooding. Its coastal location, dense urban landscape and changing climate make it highly vulnerable to rising sea levels, heavy rainstorms and extreme weather events. In fact, since the 17th century, a total of 84 tropical or subtropical cyclones have impacted the city which lies along the East Coast of the United States.
Flooding is a serious and costly problem in Italy, causing extensive damage to homes, infrastructure and even putting lives at risk. Like many other countries, Italy continues to rely on sandbags as the primary flood protection method. (more…)
We were in Pakistan for the NDMA International Conference where our CEO, Anders Philipsen, gave a presentation on the best practices on flood prevention, protection and mitigation. Organized by Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the conference seeks to help other countries capitalize on Pakistan's vast experience in handling mega-disasters. (more…)
We recently returned to France, this time to the beautiful region of Provence for a series of successful flood protection demonstrations. (more…)
With over 2.000 inhabitants per km², the Rhine valley is one of the most densely populated areas in Germany and thus highly susceptible to flooding, especially in cities. In November 2018, Environment Solutions accomplished a dense 3-day training for emergency flood protection, educating more than 30 specialists from the Civil Engineering Department of the City of Karlsruhe, Germany, to successfully...
In Bangkok, we showcased cutting-edge flood protection technologies to an exclusive audience of government officials and private-sector representatives at the Buddy Oriental Riverside Hotel. The event focused on new technologies, new solutions and new strategies to enhance urban resilience against floods, with a particular emphasis on proactive measures rather than reactive responses. (more…)
Compared to sandbags and big bags – the NoFloods Barriers have proven their efficiency and reliability over and over during several storm surges. E.g. within the first 2 weeks of 2019, the barriers were deployed in multiple locations to protect people and critical infrastructure from potential devastation by flood waters. One of the key advantages of the NoFloods Barrier is its...
