A year ago this June, Houston was devastated by the costliest and deadliest tropical storm in U.S. history. Allison left about 37 inches of rain, killed 22 people, and made lakes and raging rivers out of Houston streets. The total U.S. damage exceeded $5 billion. More...

Through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), Baseline Corporation, a subsidiary of Binkley & Barfield, Inc., is helping to mitigate future flooding problems in Harris County. Baseline was contracted for their professional surveying services on this hydraulic modeling and flood hazard re-mapping project, Baseline surveyed almost 200 cross sections on approximately 40 miles of Cedar Bayou in eastern Harris County.

"Baseline Corporation distinguished itself by providing a quality project in both a timely and cost-effective manner despite working in the most difficult terrain in the country," says Michael DelCharco, P.E., the Director of Hydrology and Hydraulics for Taylor Engineering. "Baseline's leadership, professionalism, commitment to the project, and use of innovative and creative methods, helped solve difficult surveying issues."

This project, FEMA's largest flood hazard mitigation project to date, required adherence to strict protocols and schedules.
Baseline Corporation, a full service land surveying and mapping firm, has provided similar surveying services in Houston and surrounding areas.

For over 25 years, Baseline Corporation has remained a leader in utilizing cutting-edge value added technologies through constant innovation. They have worked for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (CBD), the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Fort Bend County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Public Infrastructure Department, the City of Houston, Harris County Toll Road Authority, and the Coastal Water Authority (CWA).