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The temporary flood protection barriers will enable the county to fight floods, build temporary dams and reservoirs and divert streams and other waterways in a high water situation. The barriers will be made available to all towns and villages in the county.
"We are thrilled to bring a new level of protection to flood-prone neighborhoods in Rockland County, including the Squires Gate area of Suffern, which has been repeatedly devastated by the rain-swollen Mahwah River," said Day. "These barriers can be moved to the appropriate area in a matter of hours, providing a last-resort measure for local homes and businesses that are threatened by rising waters."
The barriers provide an efficient means to block rising waters in lieu of sand bagging, which requires specialized supplies and many workers to put them in place. Made of a durable Kevlar-type material, the barriers can be set in place by as few as two people. The oncoming water causes the barriers to rise, while also providing the weight to keep them in place. Many units can be combined for essentially any length or shape.
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