Interlaken, NY
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The Story: Protecting a School from Runoff Flooding in Interlaken
At a school in Interlaken, NY, the campus faced the looming threat of runoff flooding, putting both students and facilities at risk. The school’s vulnerability to flooding during heavy rains was a growing concern, and with an increased focus on safety and business continuity, a reliable flood defense system became imperative.
Working with a third-party engineering firm, the school sought a custom flood protection solution that would meet the specific requirements of the site, which included vulnerable vents, doors, and long stretches of open areas susceptible to flooding. AquaFence provided a tailored solution, combining FloodBarricades and V1200 (4’) FloodWalls to deliver integrated protection across the entire campus.
The Challenge: Addressing Runoff Flooding Risks on Campus
The primary challenges included:
Protection against runoff flooding, which posed a significant risk to the school during heavy rain and storm events.
Custom solutions to protect vents and individual doors, areas that were particularly vulnerable to water intrusion.
Long stretches of campus required flood barriers that could be both efficient and adaptable to meet the specific needs of the property.
The Solution: Tailored Flood Protection for Every Vulnerability
AquaFence delivered a tailored solution for the school:
A combination of FloodBarricades for vents and doors to seal off potential entry points for water, offering customized flood protection for each vulnerable area.
V1200 (4’) FloodWalls deployed along long stretches of the campus to provide seamless protection against runoff flooding across the school’s grounds.
The solution was engineered for easy deployment, allowing the school to quickly install and remove the flood protection systems when needed, without disrupting day-to-day activities.
The Results: Seamless Flood Protection for a Safe Campus
Thanks to AquaFence’s comprehensive flood protection solution, the school in Interlaken, NY achieved:
Complete protection for the campus against runoff flooding, safeguarding both facilities and students.
Custom-fit solutions for specific vulnerabilities, including vents and doors, ensuring that no critical entry point was left exposed to water.
Seamless integration of flood barriers into the campus layout, providing efficient flood defense without disrupting normal school operations.
Increased flood resilience, with the school now better prepared for heavy rains and storm events, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all.
AquaFence’s integrated flood protection system has provided the school with the peace of mind that their campus is safe from flooding, even during extreme weather events.