Protecting Infrastructure from Hurricane Damage

Hurricanes bring high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, and flooding that threaten critical infrastructure. Roads, bridges, railways, power substations, and embankments are particularly vulnerable to the effects of erosion, landslides, and soil instability. Without immediate geohazard mitigation and structural stabilization, these assets remain at risk for failure, endangering communities and disrupting essential services.

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Geohazard Risks Associated with Hurricanes

Hurricanes can cause significant geohazards that demand rapid response and expert mitigation solutions:

  • Slope Instability & Landslides – Heavy rainfall saturates the soil, leading to landslides and embankment failures that compromise roads, highways, and rail corridors.
  • Erosion & Scour – Intense flooding and storm surges accelerate erosion around bridge foundations, levees, and embankments, weakening their structural integrity.
  • Rockfall Hazards – Strong winds and torrential rain can loosen rocks on steep slopes, increasing the risk of rockfalls onto roadways and rail lines.
  • Foundation Instability – Saturated soils weaken, causing foundations to sink or shift, impacting power substations, towers, and transportation infrastructure.
  • Sinkholes & Voids – Underground voids can collapse under extreme water infiltration, leading to sudden sinkholes that pose risks to highways, buildings, and utilities.
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Post-Hurricane Geohazard Mitigation Solutions

Our company specializes in providing emergency response and long-term geohazard mitigation to restore infrastructure quickly and effectively after a hurricane. We offer:

Soil nailing, shotcrete application, and retaining wall construction to prevent slope failure and road closures.

 

Micropile installation to reinforce damaged bridges, foundations, and abutments affected by scour or settlement.

 

Scaling, rock bolts, draped mesh, and barrier installation to reduce the risk of falling debris on critical transportation routes.

 

Compaction grouting and soil improvement techniques to restore stability to flood-damaged embankments and prevent further erosion.

 

Sheet pile installation, riprap placement, and geotextile solutions to protect bridge piers and other structures from water damage.

 

Void filling and compaction grouting to repair sudden collapses caused by hurricane-induced soil saturation.

 

Rapid Response & Emergency Support

We understand that time is critical following a hurricane. Our rapid deployment teams are equipped with specialized equipment, including spider excavators for difficult terrain, casing drills for deep foundation stabilization, and high-capacity grouting systems for emergency repairs.

Our team works closely with Departments of Transportation, rail companies, power utilities, and emergency management agencies to assess damage, implement mitigation solutions, and ensure long-term resilience against future storms.

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Why Choose Us for Hurricane Geohazard Mitigation?

  • Expertise in Difficult Terrain – Our experience in rockfall mitigation, steep slope stabilization, and limited-access drilling ensures we can handle challenging environments.
  • Turnkey Solutions – From damage assessment to engineering design and implementation, we provide comprehensive mitigation services tailored to hurricane-impacted regions.
  • Proven Track Record – We’ve successfully supported emergency response and long-term recovery efforts for hurricanes, floods, and extreme weather events across the country.
  • Commitment to Resilient Infrastructure – Our goal is to not only repair damage but also to reinforce infrastructure for future storm resilience.

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Client Reviews

Landslide Repair for Infrastructure in California

“I would like to thank you and the county for repairing the road slide on Dunne avenue. The repair is excellent and the contractors were very efficient and skilled. You personally did a great job of providing information about the status of the project. My family appreciates your efforts.”

Erosion Control for Water Infrastructure in Minnesota

I am sending this to you from Duluth Minnesota where 4 of your employees just finished working on a wall they had put in for us previously. That was a few years ago after Duluth suffered a flood. We are on Lake Superior and St. Louis County wanted to help stop erosion. The guys worked during the rain and just kept on going, like little Energizer bunnies. Nice fellows, all of them!! They are certainly a credit to your company and I feel it is always good to give thanks to people for a job well done. Please let them know how much we appreciated their dedication to get the job done. We will always wish you and your team good days ahead!!

Slope Stabilization for Homeowner in Ohio

My wife and I live in Ohio and we are residential clients of GSI. Your team has been securing our lakefront cliff face over the past two weeks. I am writing you today to commend you on your outstanding team members.

We had three rows of soil nails installed across about a 170' cliff edge overlooking Lake Erie. These were connected with a steel mesh, and the shotcrete facing is being finished as I write. We have been nothing but pleased with the results. In general, I can tell you that your crew has been dependable, respectful, friendly, polite, and quiet (at least as quiet as they can be). They have been flexible in their plans, and they have worked extremely hard. They even clean up after themselves after work each day. I have to say that I wasn't sure what to expect, but we have been pleasantly surprised.

The project manager, Jared McDowell, has really kept the project moving -- they will finish almost a week early. There have been some roadblocks along the way - like locating a private underground natural gas pipeline in the yard and dealing with trouble getting machinery due to hurricanes - but Jared found a way to keep things going in the right direction. He was personable, and he listened to our concerns and answered our questions. I also appreciate the fact the he never gave the impression that he was too busy to talk to us. The other primary crew members Dylan Battaglia, Michal Kopij, Aaron Cordova are tremendous workers and nice guys. We would gladly work with them again if the need ever arose.

I would also like to make a special note about our project development engineer, Greg Bachman. Thank goodness for him. We live at the end of a cul-de-sac, and we needed written permission from our neighbor to cross part of his lawn. Let's just say that our neighbor is a challenging person, and leave it at that. Greg spent several weeks meeting with different local engineering firms because our neighbor trusted their opinions and would not sign until the local firms saw our plans. I think most other compaines would have bailed at that point, but Greg stuck with us. Greg then had a face to face meeting with our neighbor and even agreed to have the GSI legal team simplify the contract language for Al's benefit. He also managed all the dealings with the city for permitting and the SWPPP plans. We are so grateful to have the GSI solution implemented as it was really the only cost-effective option available to us -- other than letting our property fall into Lake Erie. Greg went WAY above and beyond, and we can't thank him enough. I told Greg that if he ever needs a reference, we are here for him.

This has been a really long endeavor, and we are so pleased to have the solution in place. It is a great feeling to know that our family and friends will be able to enjoy the view and feel completely safe. Thank you for your solution and congratulations on fielding a great team. Best of luck to you in the future.

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If your infrastructure has been impacted by a hurricane, don’t wait for further damage to occur. Contact us today for immediate assessment and mitigation solutions. Our team is ready to provide rapid, expert support to restore stability and protect critical infrastructure from future storms.

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