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Water Dams That Protect You From Flooding

When looking for potential water dams for flooding, the protection height is one of the most important factors to consider. Being able to deploy a solution that can stand up against multiple levels of flooding helps to build out a more extensive emergency preparedness plan. Now more than ever there is a need for effective water dams to help protect against flooding. As climate change continues to evolve, flooding remains the most common natural disaster in the world.

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10 Years After Hurricane Sandy: Resilience & Recovery Tour

While the majority of the story regarding Hurricane Sandy lies within the destruction caused, as we reflect 10 years later the story is now one of resilience and recovery. Since the landfall of Sandy, the surrounding social and physical resilience has resulted in a variety of infrastructural programs that are focused on bolstering protection of these vulnerable communities. Nothing exemplified this effort more than the recent Waterfront Alliance Sandy Boat Tour held on October 26th 2022.

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Why You Need Flood Water Diversion Barriers

Flooding is statistically the most common natural disaster in the world. Innovative water diversion barriers are becoming increasingly popular in developing an emergency flood response plan. Check out the main reasons to start incorporating these solutions into your floor prep and planning. Garrison Flood Control specializes in providing effective and easily deployable flood control barriers.

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Case Study: Neighboring Homeowners Flood Protection - Flagstaff, AZ

Two homeowners located down elevation from recent burn scars outside Flagstaff, AZ, needed to do something to combat the increasing flood waters as a result of rising creek levels and rain at higher elevations. In order to provide the most effective flood solution, Garrison recommended its Guppy™ Water Filled Flood Tubes, positioned along the creek front and spanning both homes. As storms and flood events increase, the homeowner’s concern over water rapidly breaching normal creek levels and entering their residences from the back increased.

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The Best Alternatives To Regular Sandbags For Flood Control

In today’s climate, it is important to seek out alternatives to regular sandbags with flooding becoming more and more common each year. Garrison’s Minnow™️ Flood Bags are the innovative solution that helps homeowners, business owners and municipalities effectively prepare for flooding. Here are some reasons why Minnow Bags should be a part of your flood protection efforts.

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Garrison Flood Control Products Available Through TIPS Partnership

Garrison™️ (Flood Control) Systems, LLC. is excited to announce that its flood control products are available through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) under Vendor Contract 220702 (Temporary Flood Barriers). *Members of TIPS are entitled to special pricing.

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Case Study: National Gallery of Art - Washington, DC

Garrison’s goal with the National Gallery was to provide a series of flexible flood protection solutions to help protect the priceless works within. With every opening to be protected being unique, Garrison needed to provide customized layouts that provided the necessary protection. Our mission was to find the best possible portable flood protection solution to account for the detailed architectural design of the National Gallery.

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Flash Flooding: What Causes It?

The aftermath of flash floods can be severe and lethal. These floods have the ability to roll boulders, tear out trees, destroy buildings and bridges, and reach heights up to 30ft high. In fact, according to the National Weather Service most flood related deaths are due to flash flooding.

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