Flood Control Solutions for Education Facilities
Prevent Flooding At Educational Properties & Facilities
Flooding is the country’s number one most common natural disaster and school flooding is becoming more likely at coastal, inland, urban and suburban schools.
Local schools throughout the United States face a heightened risk of flood related damage, due to changing weather pattens and more severe storms. According to PEW Trusts research, the top 100 counties in the US, with the highest flood risk scores, are home to 6,444 schools. Schools educating nearly 4 million school students face a heightened risk of flood damage and the number is growing based on changing flood maps.
When a flood hits a school it can result in school closures, delays, and huge expenditures for repairs and remediation. Toxic mold and damaged equipment and furniture can render schools unusable for extended periods. Because of this growing risk, schools and educational campuses should always have a flood plan in place to protect their facilities against unexpected flood events.
Garrison can help with flood barriers and water diversion solutions that can keep water out of school buildings, aways from sports fields, and away from important infrastructure, such as elevators, HVAC units and boilers.
All of our flood barriers deploy quickly to protect doorways, stairwells, and entire buildings against flood damage and are easily stored for future use.
Most Common Causes of Water Intrusion at Educational Facilities & Properties:
Severe Storms & Flash Floods
Backed up Drains and Sewers
Low Lying Entryways & Stairwells
Parking Lot and Roof Runoff
Sports Field Runoff
Within the top 100 Counties in the U.S., 6,444 schools are at high risk for flooding.
Flooded schools must be closed during cleanup and repairs from flood damage, leading to a loss of classroom time.
Foundations can be errored or destabilized, walls could collapse and floors upheaved from flood water damage.
Garrison Can Provide Flood Barriers For:
School Building
Perimeter Protection
Divert Water Away From:
School Buildings
Classrooms & Campus
Vehicles & Parking Lots
Cafeterias & Dining Halls
School Entryway &
Stairwell Protection
Divert Water Away From:
Doorways & Entryways
Stairwells & Basements
Loading Docks
Supply & Storage Rooms
School Facility &
Sport Field Protection
Divert Water Away From:
Campus Sport Fields
Stadiums & Arenas
Gymnasiums & Athletic Facilities
Quads & Common Areas
School Infrastructure &
Electrical Protection
Divert Water Away From:
Electrical & Plumbing Equipment
Server Rooms & Power Stations
Computer Labs
Elevators
Garrison, Your Partner in Flood Resiliency
View Our Case Studies on How to Protect and Prevent Flooding for Educational Facilities
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Our Flood Control Products and Water Diversion Systems Are Available Through The Following USA Cooperative and Canadian National Contracts:
The Interlocal Purchasing System - TIPS-USA Vendor Contract #220702 (Temporary Flood Barriers)
Sourcewell - Master Agreement #040825 - Water Collection and Control Products for Community Infrastructure
Government of Canada SOSA Contract #CW2234303 (Emergency Response Flood Barrier Solutions)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Educational Facility Flood Protection
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The best flood barriers for schools and educational facilities are systems that can be deployed quickly and protect multiple areas across a campus. Effective solutions include aluminum flood walls, water diversion barriers, inflatable flood barriers, and perimeter protection systems that can keep water out of buildings, away from sports fields, and away from critical infrastructure like HVAC systems and electrical equipment. Providers like Garrison Flood Control offer these types of solutions designed for campus-wide protection.
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Flooding at schools can lead to closures, delays, and costly repairs, while also damaging equipment and creating hazardous conditions like mold. These disruptions can make facilities unusable for extended periods and interrupt student learning and campus operations.
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Common causes include severe storms, flash floods, backed up drains and sewers, low-lying entryways, parking lot runoff, roof runoff, and water flowing from sports fields or surrounding areas.
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The most vulnerable areas include doorways, entryways, stairwells, basements, parking areas, sports fields, and low-lying campus zones where water can accumulate and enter buildings.
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Flood barriers protect campuses by blocking or diverting water away from buildings and critical areas. They can be deployed at entry points or around the perimeter to prevent water from entering classrooms, administrative areas, and shared spaces.
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Yes. Flood protection systems can help safeguard critical infrastructure such as electrical systems, plumbing, elevators, server rooms, and HVAC units, which are essential for maintaining safe and functional school operations.
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Flood barriers and water diversion systems can redirect water away from sports fields, stadiums, and outdoor areas to prevent damage and maintain usability of campus grounds.
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Many modern flood barriers are designed for quick deployment and easy storage, allowing school staff to install them rapidly when a flood threat arises without requiring specialized labor.
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Flood risk is significant, with thousands of schools located in high-risk flood areas. The page notes that within the top 100 counties in the U.S., over 6,000 schools face high flood risk.
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The best strategy is to develop a proactive flood plan that includes identifying vulnerable areas, implementing flood barriers, and preparing for rapid deployment before severe weather events occur. Advance planning helps minimize disruption and protect both facilities and students.