OBLOC® exhibits its solutions at the 4th edition of the Flood Show

Flood risks are real, growing, and affecting many regions. It is no longer enough to react: we must prevent flooding and install protective devices to protect buildings and your belongings . OBLOC® specializes in new-generation flood protection bags and sock-like materials and super-absorbent powders to dry and solidify water and mud after a disaster. But there are other technologies and devices that, when combined, offer a comprehensive prevention and protection strategy.

OBLOC® at the Flood Show

Don't miss OBLOC® at the 4th edition of the Flood Show , on October 18 and 19 in Woustviller (57) , organized by the SDEA.

This is your chance to discover our innovative solutions for protecting your home and to speak directly with our team about your specific needs. It's also a great time to get practical advice on how to protect your building and belongings before, during, and after a flood.

Show hours:

Saturday, October 18: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 19: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

OBLOC®: before and after

Anti-flood bags and sausages : a modern version of traditional sandbags, lightweight, quick to install, effective for creating a temporary barrier.

Superabsorbent Powders: After flooding, to absorb stagnant water, solidify mud, facilitate cleaning and restoration.

OBLOC® therefore allows action at two essential moments: before (rapid barriers) and after (drying, cleaning) the passage of water.

Other solutions to complete protection

Here are some other features at the show that are useful to know about to improve flood prevention and protect your property:

Cofferdams & barriers

• Manual and automatic cofferdams : removable or fixed devices that are installed in front of doors, garages, basements, ventilation grilles to prevent water from entering.

• Passive automatic cofferdams : without the need for energy (neither electricity nor direct human action), some models are activated automatically when the water level rises.

• Temporary or mobile flood barriers : panels, removable walls, or modular systems that can be deployed quickly before a flood.

• Inflatable water or air barriers : Used to block water or as a large temporary structure in the event of flash flooding.

Warning and forecasting systems

• Flood forecasting service (SCHAPI) : in France, an official body which monitors, predicts and provides upstream warnings of flood risks.

• Local alert systems: weather alerts, SMS or notifications when water levels rise, warning residents and communities.

Other structural protections & ancillary devices

• Watertight doors, hatches, grilles and watertight openings : prevent water from entering through weak points in the building.

• Peripheral protections : removable walls around the property, external protection for roads or sensitive access.

• Passive triggering systems , such as floats or sensors that automatically activate a cofferdam or barrier.

Why combine OBLOC® with other solutions?

OBLOC® covers two crucial phases: immediate prevention via bags/socks and post-disaster drying/remediation via powders. But for complete protection, cofferdams , barriers and automatic alert systems reinforce the building's defenses before it's too late. An alert system allows you to trigger your OBLOC® products (laying the bags, spreading the powder) in time, saving minutes or hours, which can make all the difference.

In conclusion: what measures should be taken to protect the building and your property?

If you are preparing a solid flood prevention strategy, you must first assess your vulnerability (flood zone, water entry points) .

Depending on this, it will be advisable to equip yourself and install OBLOC® anti-flood bags and sausages for rapid action and for protection up to 30 cm high. S If you are subject to repeated flooding of more than 30 cm in height, you can install cofferdams , fixed or mobile barriers (see the aid available via GEMAPI and in particular financial support via the Barnier fund.

For total protection, you can m Set up a flood warning system (app, notifications, river monitoring) to act in time. If it's too late, you can anticipate and equip yourself with superabsorbent powders to react effectively and quickly after a disaster.

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