As weather patterns shift, different types of flood events become more prevalent depending on the season. Understanding these seasonal flood risks can help homeowners, businesses, and local governments take proactive measures to protect their properties and communities. Knowing these seasonal risks of flooding is the first step toward effective flood preparedness. Garrison Flood Control offers a wide range of flood protection solutions designed to safeguard residential, commercial, and municipal properties from seasonal flood threats.

The Citadel Military College of South Carolina, is nestled in Charleston, SC, an area historically vulnerable to king tides and storm surges. In recent years the college has grappled with recurrent flooding issues, particularly in its parking lots. The incessant water-logging has rendered parking spaces unusable, causing considerable inconvenience. This case study delves into the implementation of the Mayim (MB2) Modular Interlocking Flood Barrier System to counter this problem, offering a new line of defense against all types of flooding.

Flooding can strike when you least expect it, leaving devastating impacts on homes, businesses, and entire communities. Whether caused by heavy rainfall, storm surges, or rising rivers, floods can wreak havoc on properties and infrastructure. Fortunately, with the right flood protection system, you can mitigate these risks and safeguard your property from disaster.

As reported in The Provincetown Independent and Cape Cod Times, this winter, the Town Council and the Provincetown Department of Public Works launched its Coastal Storm Flood Protection Pilot Project using Garrison’s Mayim Flood Barriers, designed to mitigate the effects of flooding in some of its most vulnerable areas. With rising sea levels and increasingly frequent storms, this program is a vital step toward safeguarding Provincetown’s people, properties, communities and cultural heritage.

This comprehensive guide explains the dangers associated with residential flooding, highlights the importance of early prevention measures, and elaborates on why flood walls—both temporary and permanent—are essential flood mitigation tools for safeguarding your home against potential water damage.

After experiencing extensive damage caused during Hurricane Ian, a Fort Myers homeowner needed an effective flood mitigation solution that could prevent future flooding around the residential property. Located in a FEMA Designated Flood Zone with inlet waterways on each side of the property, a robust and quick-to-deploy flood mitigation system was paramount. Through extensive consultation, the Hammerhead Aluminum Flood-Log System was recommended by Garrison’s flood technical team for preventing all types of future flood threats. Garrison Flood Control worked closely with the client to provide a custom solution tailored to the home’s unique vulnerabilities.

Flood guards are barrier solutions designed to keep water out of buildings during floods. They come in both temporary and permanent forms, giving property owners flexibility depending on their specific needs. Temporary flood guards can be stored and deployed as needed, while permanent options provide constant protection once installed.

Flooding remains one of the most devastating natural disasters, affecting countless homes, businesses, and entire communities each year. As extreme weather events become more frequent, innovative L-shaped flood barriers are becoming increasingly popular in flood mitigation, planning and rapid defense against severe weather events. Flood protection has transitioned from a precautionary measure to an absolute necessity for residential, commercial, and municipal properties alike.