Le Meridien Hotel - Dania Beach, FL
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The Story: Shielding a Florida Hotel from Flooding
Located in the flood-prone region of Dania Beach, Florida, Le Meridien Hotel is a premier destination offering luxury and comfort for guests. However, the hotel's vulnerability to storm surges and flooding presented a critical challenge. With 31 egress points around the property, protecting the hotel’s entrances, exits, and guest areas from water intrusion became a top priority.
Recognizing the importance of safeguarding both guests and operations, the hotel turned to AquaFence for an integrated flood protection solution. AquaFence delivered a combination of V750 (2.5') FloodWalls and FloodBarricades to secure every critical access point, ensuring the hotel could continue operations without the fear of flood damage during heavy storms and extreme weather events.
The Challenge: Protecting Egress Points from Flooding
The challenges included:
Protection of egress points around the hotel, including entrances and exits, to prevent water intrusion during flood events.
Providing comprehensive protection without disrupting the aesthetics and functionality of the property.
Ensuring quick and efficient deployment, as the hotel needed a solution that could be installed rapidly in preparation for storms.
The Solution: Custom Flood Barriers for a Secure Hotel Environment
AquaFence provided the following solution:
V750 (2.5') FloodWalls deployed around the perimeter, covering egress points with effective flood protection.
FloodBarricades used for additional entry points, ensuring a customized approach to secure all vulnerable areas.
The system was designed for quick setup, ensuring the hotel could deploy the barriers quickly as soon as a flood risk was identified, allowing for minimal disruption to operations.
The Results: Reliable Flood Protection for Guest Safety and Operations
As a result of AquaFence’s tailored solution, Le Meridien Hotel in Dania Beach, FL achieved:
Comprehensive protection for all 31 egress points, ensuring the hotel’s infrastructure and guest areas remained safe from floodwaters.
Quick and easy deployment of the V750 FloodWalls and FloodBarricades, ensuring the hotel was ready for any storm without causing interruptions to operations.
Continued operation during heavy storms, providing both peace of mind and uninterrupted service to guests, even during extreme weather events.
Enhanced flood resilience, ensuring the hotel’s long-term safety and operational continuity in a flood-vulnerable region.
AquaFence’s flood protection system has provided Le Meridien Hotel with a reliable and effective solution to protect its guests, assets, and reputation in the face of Florida's unpredictable weather patterns.