Surge barriers are not long-term solutions to flooding ... due to the lack of available space. A storm surge crossing over a mile of marsh can be reduced by several inches, depending on the ...

We spoke to experts to find out how to tell if your surge protectors are working properly and steps you can take to safeguard ...

Image credit: Fritz et al., 2007, "Hurricane Katrina storm surge distribution and field observations on the Mississippi Barrier Islands." The storm surge is usually the most dangerous threat of a ...