The flood-protection system includes massive metal barriers, inside and out, to block the river and floodwaters advancing into the property. Hurricane doors are also part of the system.

The training will allow other city agencies to take over the responsibility of deploying flood protection measures, which had been the responsibility of the Office of Emergency Management. (NY1 Photo) ...

A major rulemaking initiative to fortify New Jersey against rising sea levels and increasing flood risks is facing both pushback and support ...

Here’s why record-high flash flood warnings were issued in U.S. this year - Climate change and improved weather systems have ...

A flood victim, who calls herself Flood Mary, will also be at the event to raise awareness of flood risks and discuss about ...

Living in a flood zone requires proactive preparation that goes beyond hoping for the best. These products can help.

Many states, including Texas, have not used billions of dollars from FEMA intended to reduce damage from flooding and other ...

The groups also want lawmakers to examine land-use practices and consider ways to protect natural resources, which they say ...

The flash floods that killed at least 135 people in Texas' Hill Country was the main topic during the opening of a special ...

How a major Denver flood protection project held up during the monsoon deluge Despite some temporary Sunday street flooding, Denver’s relatively new flood prevention system passed its first ...

"Baptist Jacksonville and our other locations in San Marco, which are close to the St. Johns River, are safeguarded by an advanced flood-protection system designed to ensure the safety of our patients ...