FloodBreak Protects Lourdes Hospital During 2011 Flood
A FEMA funded flood mitigation that included a flood wall and 10 passive floodgates saved Lourdes Hospital.
Roadway Gates Help IBWC Meet FEMA Levee Criteria
FloodBreak® passive flood barriers were installed as part of the IBWC Levee Flood Control project to raise those levees for FEMA accreditation.
Why does the FloodBreak flood barrier float?
Why Does The FloodBreak Passive Flood Barrier Float? The FloodBreak passive flood barrier is actually a buoyant panel constructed of hollow aluminum extrusions. The extrusions are designed to be structural while also providing excellent flotation. Additionally, the extrusions are chambered so that even if an area of the panel is compromised, the overall panel will […]
Are there size limitations to your flood barriers?
Click here to see more information about our large flood barriers. Are there any limits to how high and wide you can build your floodgates? FloodBreak floodgates are designed with tension members rather than stanchions or vertical stops and are modular in nature. FloodBreak Gates are custom designed – there are no practical limits in […]
Will the FloodBreak Gate operate with muddy water?
We have a problem with silt and clay in our floodwater. How does this affect the operation and maintenance of the floodgates? FloodBreak Automatic Floodgates will operate normally with silt and clay suspended in the floodwater. It doesn’t impact the operation – even very muddy water will float the gate. The system is designed so that […]
Hospital Featured in FEMA Floodproofing Publication
Lourdes was one of two hospitals included as a best practice in FEMA P-936, Floodproofing Non-Structural Buildings.
FloodBreak Passive Floodgates included in two FEMA Best Practices stories
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has included FloodBreak in two Mitigation Best Practices stories to showcase projects that show how others have taken action to reduce or prevent future damage from disasters like flooding. Columbus Regional Hospital, IN – Flood mitigation best practice story Lourdes Hospital, NY – Flood mitigation best practices story Columbus Regional […]
Architecturally Blended Flood Protection
FloodBreak has installed campus wide floodgates that protect the MD Anderson campus from floods while retaining the architectural beauty.
FloodBreak Automatic Floodgate Protects Garage From Floods
The FloodBreak Gate deployed automatically when streets flooded during the night, saving parked vehicles.