FEMA-Backed Flood Mitigation Protecting LifeShare Blood Center with FloodBreak Flood Barriers

Client

LifeShare Blood Center

Location

Lake Charles, LA

Installation Date

2016

Product

4 FloodBreak Floodgates

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FloodBreak provides permanent passive flood protection for LifeShare Blood Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, safeguarding a critical healthcare facility with four FloodBreak floodgates. FloodBreak ‘s automatic, fully passive systems ensure LifeShare remains operational and protected during flood events, and our Flood Ready maintenance program provides further peace of mind with annual inspections and full extended warranty coverage year over year.

Background

As a vital healthcare and blood services provider, LifeShare Blood Center needs reliable flood protection to prevent operational downtime and protect lifesaving healthcare resources. Located in a flood-prone region and supported by FEMA-funded mitigation initiatives, the facility required a permanent solution that would perform when needed: No People, No Power required. 

Solution

LifeShare installed four permanent passive floodgates at their Blood Center to deliver reliable, always-ready flood protection for a critical healthcare facility. The system activates automatically as floodwaters rise, eliminating the need for manual deployment, emergency staffing, or operational disruption during flood events.  

Integrated into the existing structure, the floodgates preserve daily accessibility while providing 24/7 flood protection. Pre-tested for performance, the solution reduces flood risk, supports FEMA mitigation goals, and provides hospital leadership with long-term confidence in facility resilience and operational continuity. 

Results

  • 24/7 flood protection for a critical healthcare facility 
  • Four floodgates protecting essential operations and assets 
  • Reduced flood risk and potential losses through permanent passive protection 
  • Part of FloodBreak’s broader commitment to healthcare facilities and FEMA-funded mitigation projects 

By incorporating proven flood barrier technology, FloodBreak floodgates help LifeShare Blood Center stay focused on protecting what matters most. 

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