2 Day FloodBreak Testing Successful for South Battery Park Resiliency Project in New York
FloodBreak recently conducted a 2-day comprehensive shop test for one of the hydraulically actuated flip-up barriers being fabricated as part of the South Battery Park Resiliency project. The floodgate successfully met the stringent load and performance requirements. This video showcases the testing including all aspects of operation including load handling and is verified by […]
New Install: Texas Tech Uses FloodBreak Floodgate for AT&T Jones Stadium Flood Protection
We’re excited to announce our latest installation at Jones AT&T Stadium, home of the Texas Tech Raiders. FloodBreak has partnered with the university to secure a vulnerable pathway at their newly built South End Zone building leading to the field , ensuring the stadium remains protected year-round, especially with the current school year and football […]
Enhance Your FloodBreak Floodgate System with the Optional Hydraulic Lift
When it comes to flood protection, assurance that the flood barriers will deploy when needed is paramount. FloodBreak’s Automatic Floodgate system is 100% passive operation, requiring no human intervention or external power source to deploy during flooding events. You’re protected 24/7. The FloodBreak Automatic Floodgate system revolutionized flood mitigation. But what if you could add […]
FloodBreak Protects Scottsdale, Arizona Residential Community from Los Arroyos Seasonal Flooding
Flooding is unpredictable in its impact and location. In Maricopa County, Arizona needed a solution to protect a residential community from unique flash flooding conditions from a local arroyo. It might be a surprise that flood protection would be needed in a desert region, but Arizona’s challenge to protect their communities and keep the water […]
Readiness for the Unexpected: Where Is Next Flood?
Unexpected Hurricanes & Heavy Rainfall All Over the U.S. With record-breaking rainfall and hurricanes, ongoing events can be unpredictable and often give very little to no reaction time, so being prepared is extremely crucial to protecting people and property. In the last two months, coast to coast there was significant, unexpected flash flooding, leaving communities […]
FloodBreak Adds New Zealand to Expanding Global Presence
For over a decade, FloodBreak® passive automatic flood barrier systems have been protecting people and property without human intervention or power across the U.S. Based on it’s simple yet proven design, increasingly customers across the globe are choosing the passive system to protect critical assets. A recent customer installation in New Zealand marks the first in […]
Permanent Passive Flood Protection with Curb Appeal
FloodBreak passive automatic flood barriers provide the best of all worlds: permanent flood protection, full building access and architectural integration.
Automatic Floodgates Ease Flood Fear For Tacoma WWTP
In 2009, Tacoma’s Wastewater Treatment Plant faced severe floods. To prevent future damage, Tacoma launched a $25 million flood mitigation project featuring FloodBreak’s automatic flood barriers. In 2016, the project won the Public Works Project of the Year Award for Disaster & Emergency Preparedness.
FloodBreak featured in FEMA Floodproofing Non-Residential Buildings Publication
FEMA P-936, Floodproofing Non-Residential Buildings, features two hospital flood mitigation projects with floodwalls and FloodBreak® passive flood barriers. The new publication is intended to assist local government officials, engineers, architects, and property owners involved in the planning and implementation of floodproofing retrofits. Both hospital mitigation projects were FEMA funded and used a combination of floodwalls and passive flood […]
MTA Tests FloodBreak Vent Shaft System for Subway Flood Protection
The FloodBreak® Vent Shaft System is a versatile flood control product line that protects a range of ventilation openings above and below grade. Initially designed as a flood control solution for the MTA, the closure device passively protects subway system vents from being inundated by localized street flooding. In response to Sandy, The MTA asked […]