The University of Houston along with nearby MD Anderson recognized the importance of eliminating human intervention and power for the deployment of their flood defenses, particularly when many institutions in the Texas Medical Center had flooded when active flood measures were not deployed in time.
UH installed 21 FloodBreak® automatic floodgates across its campus, positioned to protect vulnerable buildings and pedestrian pathways. These floodgates are fully passive automatic and require no human intervention or power to deploy, making them an ideal solution for the large campus and limited facilities personnel.
Designed for long service life with minimal maintenance, these flood barrier systems provide dependable flood protection no matter when the flood comes, whether it be months, years or decades later. As we continue to protect buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide, the University of Houston serves as a prime example of how proactive flood mitigation can protect institutions for decades.
