TrapBag Solutions in Greece
Rapid-Deployment Flood Barriers
Emergency responders and management crews can deploy TrapBag® for flood protection in hours, rather than the days of around-the-clock work required for a sandbag barrier of the same size.
For municipal and regional organizations across Greece, TrapBag® is a faster, more effective approach to flood protection that works when every minute counts.
Learn More »Erosion Control
Greece’s beaches and coastlines are at risk of washing away, in part due to the effects of climate change. While this is a natural process, human activity is exacerbating it and putting lives at risk.
Learn More »Mudslide Diversion Barriers
When filled with concrete or other heavy materials, TrapBag® barriers can divert devastating mudflows away from vulnerable communities and buildings in higher-elevation areas of Greece. As a temporary landslide and mudflow protection wall, these barriers can save property from severe damage and prevent loss of life.
Learn More »Projects
Who We Serve In Greece
We serve multiple industries in Greece and throughout the EU with our property, environment, and life-saving barriers.
Emergency Management Crews
When every second counts ahead of rainstorms or torrential flooding, emergency management crews trust TrapBag for fast, reliable flood protection. Barriers can be deployed in a matter of hours, while offering more strength and resilience than traditional sandbags.
Learn More »Construction & Infrastructure Projects
TrapBag® prevents chemical spills and detains stormwater on construction sites because it’s just as good at trapping water in as it is at keeping water out.
Engineers and project managers worldwide use TrapBag® to comply with stormwater and runoff regulations by using it to build detention pools and ponds.
Learn More »Coastal & Civil Engineering
TrapBag® is a safe, cost-effective way to protect coastal highways, water treatment centers, and other structures and prevent catastrophic damage to infrastructure.
Learn More »Environmental Protection Projects
Greek beaches, natural habitats, and cultural heritage sites are at risk of damage or destruction without intervention. TrapBag® provides temporary or long-term protection that environmental groups can use to protect these local treasures.
Learn More »Marine Services
As stackable barriers, TrapBag® can withstand the ocean’s wave action and minimize the effects of erosion for ports, marinas, and offshore structures like wind farms or rigs.
Learn More »What's At Stake?
Urban Flooding in Athens
Flooding in Greek cities has fatal consequences. Much like other areas of Attica, Athens is also at risk. Sudden, intense periods of rain can cause damage to industrial and urban areas, even in cities like Athens with relatively stable infrastructure.
Coastal & Beach Erosion
Greece depends on its thousands of kilometers of beaches and coasts for tourism, fishing, and other industries. With up to 20 meters of coastline eroding every year, Greece needs ways to protect its beautiful coasts and beaches before they disappear forever.
Deadly Landslides and Mudslides
All over mainland Greece and the Greek Isles, landslides have deadly, devastating consequences. Often the result of rainstorms or seismic activity, landslides and mudslides can be deadly and destructive.
Why Choose TrapBag?
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Fast Deployment
A team of two individuals and a third person operating a skid steer or small backhoe can fill a 100-foot (approximately 30-metre) TrapBag barrier in one hour. This gives emergency crews precious time to get others to safety or evacuate during a flood emergency.
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Reliable Strength
TrapBag uses geotextile technology to hold back thousands of pounds of water pressure and keep people and properties safe. Each cell supports its neighbors when filled with sand or washed gravel.
This also helps it withstand localized damage if a single cell is compromised, unlike traditional sandbag walls, which can collapse altogether and cost millions in damage.
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Efficient Design
Every TrapBag® flood barrier cell is engineered with a pentagonal shape that concentrates 60% of its mass in the bottom half. With built-in stability, it enables faster, less labor-intensive installation when time is limited and weather conditions are severe.
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Tried & Tested
Over 1,000 miles of TrapBag® have been installed worldwide as erosion control and temporary flood protection barriers. Tested by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and relied upon by state and municipal governments worldwide, they are a proven system for protecting Greek cities and structures from flood disasters.
How TrapBag Compares to:
Sandbags have been a tried-and-true method of repelling floodwaters for centuries. However, they’re labor-intensive and have a high margin of error compared to improved systems like TrapBag®.
These barriers are designed to be filled with water and create enough pressure to divert floodwaters from buildings and infrastructure. However, most water barriers aren’t more than a few feet tall and can’t withstand wave action.
TrapBag barriers start at 1.2 meters tall and can be stacked on top of each other during major flooding events. Their solid fill design provides stability and resilience in the face of wave action and rapids.
Flood walls and floodgates are frequently used in low-lying or flood-prone areas across Greece to protect at-risk locations from flood damage. While many are permanent, others are temporary and deployed for short-term emergencies. However, they can also be costly and challenging to implement on time.
TrapBag® offers a more affordable, flexible alternative for temporary or permanent flood protection.
