As intense rainfall pushed rivers and urban drainage systems to their limits across southern and eastern China, ODE Technology equipment has been in the field supporting emergency response teams around the clock.
Fire and rescue units deployed ODE electric hydraulic breaching tools for rapid entry into flooded and damaged buildings, while professional chainsaws cleared fallen trees and debris blocking evacuation routes. Lightweight battery packs proved decisive in neighborhoods where flooded roads kept heavier vehicles out.
Why crews choose battery power in floods
Flood scenes are among the worst environments for engine-driven tools: wet ignitions, refueling difficulties and exhaust in enclosed spaces. ODE's cordless platforms start instantly, run quietly and require no fuel handling on site.
ODE technical service teams maintained standby support for high-risk regions, coordinating spare batteries, parts and remote troubleshooting with local distributors.
"Preparedness is a system, not a single purchase," an ODE emergency-sales manager noted. "Training, spare batteries and fast service matter as much as the tool itself."