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Shoreline Flood Protection
FloodBreak automatic flood barriers are a perfect solution for shorelines and provide permanent flood protection for coastline communities, waterfront businesses, wastewater treatment plants and nearby housing.
FloodBreak flip-up flood barriers utilize passive automatic technology to ensure 24/7 flood protection without people or power, the floodproofing method preferred by FEMA.
Coastal resiliency has become a paramount concern.
Anticipated sea level rise and the increasing frequency of coastal storms necessitates action to protect vulnerable businesses, local communities and critical infrastructure. It’s a juggling act between fortifying defenses and preserving waterfront access and views that are integral to the community. Instead of resorting to the traditional approach of building imposing barriers that wall off neighborhoods from the waterfront, FloodBreak designs automatic flood barrier systems that hold back the expected storm surge, but also integrate with public space amenities that the local community can enjoy in dry conditions.
Integrating Flood Protection into Community Fabric
24/7 flood protection
For many shoreline projects, FloodBreak flip-up barriers utilize our passive automatic technology to ensure 24/7 flood protection without people or power and can be designed to meet the emergency preparedness plans of the community.
The FloodBreak flood barrier system can be used for a range of applications including pedestrian pathways, parks, sports fields or roadways running alongside the water. Hidden below grade, the system provides automatic protection to the flood elevation during flood events but full access for community members during dry times.
Preserve water views and access
Traditional flood protection measures for shoreline communities are often limited in scale or protection. Many are temporary barriers and require posts or stanchions for support and large mobilization efforts in advance of a possible flood event.
Our automatic flip-up flood barriers are permanently installed and are hidden underground until needed. And with no size limitations, FloodBreak can meet the unique set of challenges that come with each waterfront project.
Vicinity Centres
– Warriewood Square: Warriewood, New South Wales, Australia
Warriewood Square Extension Requires Automatic Flood Mitigation: 8 FloodBreak Floodgates Installed
University of Houston
– Houston, Texas
Two Decades Later the University of Houston Remains Protected from Flood Devastation
McDonald's
– Tusayan, AZ
Tusayan AZ McDonald’s – Passively Protected from Flood Inundation
City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works
– Indianapolis, IN
The Indianapolis North Flood Damage Reduction Project
San Diego State University Research Foundation
– San Diego, California
SDSU Research Foundation Enjoys Peace of Mind After Installing FloodBreak Passive Flood Barriers
Route 22 Honda Dealership
– Hillside, NJ
Safeguarding Route 22 Honda Inventory with FloodBreak® Automatic System
New York City Transit (NYCT)
– New York City, NY
Safeguarding NYC’s Subway with FloodBreak’s Vent Protection for MTA – NYCT
Maricopa County, AZ
– Scottsdale, Arizona
Revolutionizing Flood Protection: FloodBreak Automatic Floodgates in Arizona Rawhide Wash Project
Lourdes Hospital
– Binghamton, NY
Resilient Flood Protection for Critical Care Services at Lourdes Hospital
Public Storage
– Yonkers, NY | Woodside, NY | Scotch Plains, NJ
Public Storage Incorporates Passive Automatic Flood Protection at Multiple Locations
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
– Houston, TX
Protecting Art with Innovation at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
PSE&G
– Newark, NJ
Passive Flood Protection for Critical Energy Infrastructure – PSE&G Clay Street Substation, Newark, NJ
Jack in the Box
– Dickinson, TX
Passive Flood Protection Chosen for Rebuilt Jack in the Box Restaurant
Land Transportation Authority
– Singapore
Passive Flood Gates Protect MRT Station In Singapore
MD Anderson Cancer Center
– Houston, TX
Passive Flood Gates at MD Anderson Cancer Center
NYS Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR)
– Village of Rockville Centre, NY
Passive Flood Barriers At Lister Park
The City of Gloucester
– Gloucester, MA
Passive Automatic Floodgates Installed in Coastal Resilience Improvements at Gloucester Water Pollution Control Facility
SLS Properties
– Bellaire, Texas
No People, No Power: Our Own Floodgates Protect Our Houston HQ
Naples Beach Club
– Naples, FL
Luxury Resort on Gulf Coast of Florida Protected by FloodBreak Passive Automatic Floodgate
CRC Companies, LLC
– San Diego, CA
Luxury Oceanfront Multifamily in San Diego Integrates Passive FloodBreak Barriers
Kruger Energy
– Quebec, Canada
Kruger Energy Installs FloodBreak Passive Flood Vent System at Quebec Hydro Power Plant
City of Houston
– Houston, Texas
Kendall Library in Houston Rebounds After Harvey Devastation
Massport (Massachusetts Port Authority)
– Boston, MA
Innovative Resiliency Solution: FloodBreak Mitigates Flood Risk in South Boston
The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC)
– Upper and Lower Rio Grande Valley, TX
IBWC Meet FEMA Levee Accreditation Requirements with Floodgates Along the Rio Grande
City of Piqua, OH
– Piqua, Ohio
Historical Lock 9 Park in Ohio Adds FloodBreak Floodgates in Infrastructure Improvements
King Fuels
– North Houston, Texas
Harris County Floodplain Regulations Leads Local Businesses to Investment in Passive Automatic Flood Protection
Frasier Meadows
– Boulder, CO
Frasier Meadows Senior Living Builds Back Better with Passive Flood Barriers after 2013 Flooding
City of Blair, Nebraska
– Blair, Nebraska
FloodBreak® Floodgate protects FEMA funded Water Treatment Plant in Nebraska
International School of Tanganyika (IST)
– Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
FloodBreak’s Flood Protection Solutions at two International School of Tanganyika Campuses
Kensington Gate Cooperative Apartments
– Great Neck, NY
FloodBreak Saves Parking Garage 8 Times at Kensington Gate Co-op
St. Tammany Parish
– Slidell, Louisiana
FloodBreak Safeguarding a Louisiana Community from Flooding
Collier County Public Schools
– Everglades City, FL
FloodBreak Protects Everglades City School with Passive Automatic Flood Gates
Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority
– Des Moines, Iowa
FloodBreak Passive Floodgates Protect Critical Wastewater Reclamation Facility
Simon Properties
– Houston, TX
FloodBreak Passive Flood Barriers Protect The Galleria, Houston’s Premier Shopping Mall
Humble ISD
– Kingwood, TX
FloodBreak Floodgates are Integral to Passive Flood Protection at Kingwood High School
Columbus Regional Hospital
– Columbus, IN
FloodBreak Exemplifies FEMA’s Mitigation Best Practices at Columbus Regional Hospital
The Winslowe Residential Community
– Goleta, CA
FloodBreak Ensuring Safety and Convenience at The Winslowe Residential Community
Sugar Creek on the Lake
– Sugar Land, TX
FloodBreak Delivers Passive Flood Protection for Sugar Land TX Office Building
Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, Fujairah
– Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
FloodBreak Automatic Floodgates Successfully Protect Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Fujairah, UAE
LifeShare Blood Center
– Lake Charles, LA
FEMA-Backed Flood Mitigation Protecting LifeShare Blood Center with FloodBreak Flood Barriers
Oakwood Community
– Oxnard, CA
Entrance to Wagon Wheel Community Protected by FloodBreak Passive Automatic Floodgate
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
– Manalapan, FL
Eau Palm Beach Resort Upgrades Flood Protection with 67′ Passive Floodgate
DeSapio Construction
– Lambertville, NJ
Diamond Silver Building in New Jersey Uses FloodBreak Flood Protection
Cypress Creek Christian Church
– Cypress, Texas
Cypress Creek Christian Church Flood Protection: A Post-Harvey Success Story
Cummins
– Columbus, Indiana
Cummins Adds Passive Floodgates at Engine Plant & Technical Center
NYU Langone Health
– New York, NY
Critical Building Openings Protected by FloodBreak Passive Automatic Flood Barriers at NYU Langone Health
Bulleit Distilling Co.
– Shelbyville, KY
Containment Barriers At Bulleit Distilling Co.
Ho Chi Minh City
– Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Combatting Flooding at Saigon View in Ho Chi Minh City
Colorado University
– Boulder, CO
Colorado University Boulder East Campus Flood Protection Project
Private Residence
– South Battery, Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston Historic Home Protected with Passive Floodgate Technology
Bayshore Medical Center
– Pasadena, TX
Bayshore Medical Center’s Flood Protection Success with Passive Solutions
Tacoma Central Treatment Plant
– Tacoma, WA
Automatic Floodgates Ease Flood Fear For Tacoma WWTP
Rosenberg Public Library
– Galveston, TX
Architecturally Integrated Flood Gates Protect Rosenberg Library
Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach
– Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
Acqualina Resort in Florida Protected with FloodBreak Passive Floodgate
Passive FreeView® Flood Barrier system
The FloodBreak® FreeView® Flood Barrier System is an innovative flood control solution to provide FloodBreak’s proven passive automatic technology for long linear protection projects. Permanently installed along rivers, levees, lakes and coastlines, it reduces flood risk without blocking views or limiting community access to the water.
FreeView® Flood Barrier Float Test
The Indianapolis North Flood Damage Reduction Project sought to provide maximum flood protection without negatively impacting pedestrian accessibility or impeding the view of the riverbank.
Two FloodBreak flood barriers are integrated into a floodwall to protect 663’ of shoreline to a flood protection height of 4′. The longer section is 605′ and operates as a single barrier without stanchions or vertical stops,
Both barriers were tested by USACE, a requirement of their Levee Safety Evaluation Report and part of the submission package sent to FEMA for accreditation.
A float test was conducted on September 14, 2021. During the test, residents came out to watch our barrier in action. They were amazed when they saw the ease in which the barrier floated up with the rising water. Importantly, they will realize insurance savings once the LOMR is approved.
Unseen Protection, Unmatched Reliability
Like all FloodBreak passive automatic flood barrier systems, FreeView® flood barriers provide 24/7 flood protection while remaining hidden until an actual flood event. Lifted by the rising floodwater, the buoyant barrier deploys automatically in the same manner FloodBreak automatic flood gates have been deploying to protect customer assets for over a decade. When the water recedes, the self-draining and self-retracting passive barrier returns to its rest position. And due to the self-supporting design, there is no length nor height limitation.
Modular in nature with tension members rather than stanchions or vertical stops, the FreeView® Flood Barrier System is ideal for long continuous runs that can serve as pedestrian pathways or bike paths.
Elegant Flood Protection for Community Assets
The FloodBreak FreeView® Flood Barrier can be used for a range of applications including boardwalks or pathways along seawalls, bulkheads or river banks. Embedded in the walkway or cantilevered over the water, the system provides protection to the flood elevation during flood events but full access for community members during dry times. For levees, the narrow footprint eliminates the need to widen the toe to increase elevation.
Long Service Life. Low Maintenance.
Our FreeView® Flood Barriers are designed for decades of service life with minimal maintenance. Materials are specified for long-term exposure to outdoor, industrial conditions.
- Barrier systems are fabricated using marine grade aluminum, stainless steel fittings, and EPDM gaskets so rust or corrosion is not a factor.
- The gate system is designed to be self-clearing both before and during a flood.
- The hinges, the only moving part, are designed to operate without lubrication even in harsh environments.
The systems are easy to clean and inspect. Maintenance can be handled by one or two-man crews in an hour or two.