Q: My water company is suggesting that we invest in expandable flood barriers in case of flooding in our area, which has happened in previous monsoon seasons. Is this a good idea? A: These devices are ...

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — It's been a rough few months for people who’ve been dealing with flooding across Southern New England. But one Ocean State-based business makes several products that can help.

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For the past three years, engineering consultant Michael Antinelli has worked with the city of Miami Beach and its residents to draw up individualized flood-prevention plans. So far, he’s visited 140 ...

Sometimes the best way to fight water is with water. That's the concept behind inflatable devices called Tiger Dams, the big orange tube-shaped barriers designed to block rising water. Tiger Dams have ...