Metro23d
Why is the UK still so poorly prepared for flooding and extreme weather?
‘We need to shift from the mentality about “if” there will be another flood to “when” it will ... Review warned in 2024. The Thames Barrier, which protects the capital from being ...
BBC24d
More snow, ice and rain to hit UK, as flood warnings issued
More than 100 flood warnings have been issued for parts of the south of England, meaning flooding is "expected" in these areas. More than 260 flood alerts are in place in parts of England and ...
abc7NY24d
Renewed talk of adding more safety barriers on NYC subway
NEW YORK (WABC) -- With more people planning to use the subways after congestion pricing takes effect, there has been renewed talk of adding more safety measures like platform barriers.
USA Today24d
New Orleans security barriers were being replaced prior to deadly attack, officials say
Officials said security barriers along Bourbon Street had been malfunctioning and were in the process of being replaced before a man rammed his truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New ...
Juneau Empire25d
Frustrated residents say concerns about short-term flood barrier plan aren’t getting sufficient answers
Flood-impacted Juneau residents expressed frustration about city leaders pursuing a short-term HESCO barrier levee, viewed as achievable by July, instead of seeking long-term solutions during a ...
Irish Examiner25d
Orange warnings for Cork, Kerry and nine other counties ahead of 'multi-weather hazard event'
A spokesperson for the Council said sandbags and pumping arrangements have been put in place in certain areas, flood barriers are being ... are presenting to the door services looking for support.
Associated Press26d
The French Quarter’s metal barriers were gone on New Year’s, leaving a critical security gap
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. New Orleans police and federal agents investigate a deadly New Year’s Day truck attack on Bourbon Street ...
NBC Chicago26d
New Orleans' 700-pound anti-vehicle barriers weren't deployed ahead of ramming attack
For nearly eight years, the city of New Orleans has possessed 700-pound, steel anti-vehicle barriers. But they weren't deployed ahead of the New Year's Day attack that killed 14 people and injured ...
Newsday27d
Audit: MTA hasn't maintained tunnel flood doors, taken other extreme weather precautions
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report Thursday criticizing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for failing to maintain flood doors to its tunnels, as well as not taking other ...
NBC News27d
New Orleans had top-of-the-line barriers to prevent car attacks — but didn't use them on New Year's
New Orleans had access to effective anti-vehicle barriers ahead of the Bourbon Street attack on New Year’s Eve revelers that killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more, but the city did ...
USA Today27d
New Orleans was replacing bollard street barriers at time of New Year's attack
The New Year's Day vehicle attack that killed 14 people and injured more than 30 in the French Quarter of New Orleans has renewed focus on Bourbon Street security and how barriers called bollards ...