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Tiger Dam Flood Control System
As Dorian makes its way towards land, I would like to let you know that we have Tiger Dam stockpiled and ready to mobilize. USFC has worked closely with government agencies, municipalities, along with public and private companies on their flood mitigation planning for almost twenty years. The Tiger Dams System is: Temporary water filled flood barriers. FM Approved. Platinum Certified. ...
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Levees Across the Nation Need Repair
WASHINGTON, DC (ENS) - The Army Corps of Engineers says 146 levees across the United States pose an unacceptable risk of failing in a major flood, but they will not publicly identify which levees they are. Corps spokesman Pete Pierce told 'USA Today' that the list of the 146 levees will not be released until all levees are inspected and all communities with faulty levees are advised of the ...
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A Brighter Future - Flood Control in Korea
Each year, Korea experiences two months of high flood risk during the monsoon season. KJI, a Grundfos Group company, is highly respected as a supplier of flood control ...
By Grundfos
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Spring Floods Inundate States Across the Central Plains
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (ENS) – Across the Central Plains states from Texas to North Dakota flood warnings are in effect, and flood waters now cover thousands of acres of agricultural land, state highways, and county roads. Numerous and widespread rounds of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend led to flooding of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers throughout Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. ...
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APWA Joins 86 Organizations Urging Senate Passage of Water Resources Development Act
The American Public Works Association (APWA) joins 86 organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Association of Port Authorities and the American Society of Civil Engineers, in a letter to the Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and Senator Minority Leader, Harry Reid (D-NV), urging the Senate to consider and pass S. 2848, the Water Resources Development Act ...
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Report: Re-engineer Mississippi River Delta to Protect Nation`s Economic, Ecological Assets
Building a series of engineered structures called diversions along the lower Mississippi River will yield tens of billions of dollars in net annual benefits to the nation and hedge against future disasters, according to a new report co-authored by 22 prominent scientists and engineers. The report, "Answering 10 Fundamental Questions about the Mississippi River Delta," makes a scientific and ...
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Blobel Flood Protection system in the dry
Untitled Document In recent years we have experienced more and more extreme weather conditions which have caused damage and devastation to the environment and local infrastructure. BL/HSW-SB at work, designed to protect private and commercial assets from rising floodwaters and mud. The BL/HSW-SB, a fully demountable Flood Protection System responds to this ...
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New Orleans flood risk further mitigated
Royal Haskoning has won a new contract for water control structures in New Orleans, working with partners HKV Lijn in Water and Fugro. The project will develop a software module that allows the local flood protection authority to monitor the opening and closing of gates on all flood defences. It is expected that the module contributes to an improved planning and coordination. The new system has ...
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Flood Control Pumps
The threat of floods has been part of our lives ever since mankind changed their nomadic ways and decided to settle in certain places. Obviously some parts of the world are more prone to floods than others, but it has been a global problem throughout history and it is still affecting people all over the world today. Recent images from central Europe show that floods still pose a real threat and ...
By BBA Pumps BV
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U.S. Flood Control & Tiger Dam Miami Fire Fighters Training
Detailed deployment instructions and training video are available upon request/purchase Tiger Dams emergency flood control equipment is typically shipped in 50 foot sections on 4×4 skids.Tubes are 50 feet in length when they are filled (54 feet when empty) and the tubes are 19 inches in height. Each section is inspected, tested and certified prior to shipping. After a safety inspection of ...
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Black & Veatch Participating in Implementation of Hue City Environment and Water Improvement Project, Vietnam
SIWW, Singapore, June 28, 2010 - Black & Veatch signed a major surface water drainage and wastewater treatment contract with the Hue City Water Environment Improvement Project Management Unit on 31 March 2010. Leaders from the Thua Thien Hue Province People's Committee and other local government officials attended the Project Commencement Ceremony held on Friday, 25 June 2010. ...
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Aquatech Mexico, a strategic event featuring the latest trends, innovations and solutions for the mexican water industry
The 4th edition of Aquatech Mexico, the international B2B and B2G event for the water industry, will be held from 3 - 5 September 2019 at the World Trade Centre in Mexico City. Cooperation with the National Association of Water and Sanitation Utilities of Mexico (ANEAS) will strengthen what this international platform has to offer. The 2nd edition of the Aquatech Latam Awards for new ...
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Water Level Sensors Provide Real-time Flood Warnings in Iowa
To create the world’s most sophisticated flood monitoring and forecasting system, the Iowa Flood Center (IFC) uses more than 200 Senix ToughSonic 30 and ToughSonic 50 ultrasonic sensors to measure water levels in streams across the state. Data collected from the sensors are automatically sent to the Iowa Flood Information System (IFIS), where the real time monitoring information is ...
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Water Expo China signs agreement with leading Chinese industry association to co-organise 2011 show
Water Expo China, the only water industry exhibition in China which is sponsored by China’s Ministry of Water Resources and approved by the Ministry of Commerce, has signed an agreement with the Membrane Industry Association of China (MIAC) to co-organise the 2011 show. Taking place 13 – 15 October 2011 at the China National Convention Center, MIAC will join Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) ...
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AECOM to provide flood-control, other infrastructure solutions to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, under US$171-million work order contract
AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it was awarded a substantial work order for project management services that include a consultancy, engineering, and construction services contract for a citywide storm ...
By AECOM
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Beyond NYC: Other places adapting to climate, too
From Bangkok to Miami, cities and coastal areas across the globe are already building or planning defenses to protect millions of people and key infrastructure from more powerful storm surges and other effects of global warming. Some are planning cities that will simply adapt to more water. But climate-proofing a city or coastline is expensive, as shown by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's $20 ...
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Environment Solutions Presents Solutions To Combat Flooding In Italy
Flooding in Italy has in the past resulted in the destruction of homes, infrastructure and even loss of lives. We recently visited the iconic and scenic Southern European country to showcase our line of flood protection technology in an effort to help them become more prepared against future flooding. Last year we visited the region and did three successful demos and this year we took things a ...
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Water Expo China to open in Beijing on 15 November 2016
Water Expo China will return once again to Beijing’s New China International Exhibition Center from 15 – 17 November 2016. The three-day event, approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and supported by the Ministry of Water Resources of the People’s Republic of China, is jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and the Chinese ...
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Water Expo China to open in Beijing on 15 November 2016
Water Expo China will return once again to Beijing’s New China International Exhibition Center from 15 – 17 November 2016. The three-day event, approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and supported by the Ministry of Water Resources of the People’s Republic of China, is jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and the Chinese ...
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1st Part of Colorado River Basin Water Supply & Demand Study Praised for Climate Impact Focus
A leading conservation group today praised the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the first part of a study it released today, which concluded that climate change will reduce water flow in the Colorado River Basin about approximately nine percent by 2050. However, the conservation group, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), says future reports on the study about water supply and demand in the basin ...
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