The Challenge: Just 8-Minutes to Act
Located on the coast in Co. Louth, Ireland, The Clermont has, during recent extreme weather events, been hit by dangerous and potentially damaging flash flooding. During Storm Bram, for example, the business had an extremely narrow window in which to take decisive action and prevent severe damage.
Onset: Within eight minutes, The Clermont’s entire street was under water.
Severity: In the eight minutes that followed, floodwater had risen to window-level.
Risk: Because of the speed and severity of the surge, the flood defence solution needed to be rapidly assembled and 100% reliable.
The Solution: Dam Easy® Flood Barriers
The Clermont’s senior management team chose the Dam Easy® system for its speed and efficacy.
"Dam Easy was our best option for a system that we could rely on and that we could also assemble within a couple of minutes." (Paul Murphy, General Manager)
Quick and Simple Setup: User-friendly, rapid deployment
Advanced Protection: Watertight technology, modular design
Sustainable and Cost-Effective: Reusable design, zero maintenance
The Results
"If it hadn't been for Dam Easy, there’s no doubt that we would have had extensive flooding right throughout the building, which would be detrimental to our business and our busy run-up to Christmas."
1. Protection of Seasonal Revenue
Despite floodwater reaching The Clermont’s windows, its interior remained protected, essential for the business during its peak season.
2. Workforce-Ready Deployment
Any staff member, regardless of age or strength, can install and remove the barriers. A key benefit when floods arrive with little warning.
3. Operational Continuity
Because the system is fast to deploy, the team could respond to flash flooding in real-time, preventing long-term closures and the detrimental commercial impact associated with water damage.
Prepare Before Flooding Hits
Speak with our team to find the right Dam Easy Flood Barrier for your door or garage. Being prepared early can help reduce flood damage.
