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Protect your business from flooding in 2014 The Big Bags USA Systems team would like to share some good information from FEMA about how to protect your business from flooding and other natural disasters.  For more info, go to http://www.fema.gov/protect-your-property-or-business-disaster Protect your business from all natural hazards: Install a Generator for Emergency Power Power outages are commonplace during disasters, and they may last for several days. As a result, even businesses that are not severely damaged can suffer losses because of the interruption of normal operations or the loss of perishable stock. You can reduce these losses and speed the recovery process by installing an emergency generator. First, determine which systems and equipment are essential to the continued operation of your business. They may include one or more of the following: * Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems * Industrial equipment and major appliances, su...

Don't wait to clean up after a flood hits, prepare now Here at Big Bags USA , we're all about preparation.  Although we made it through hurricane season, the winter months can also bring rainy weather which increases the chances of a flood.  Tragedy and large expenses associated with flooding could be avoided if communities plan ahead.  Besides purchasing flood insurance, there are many things you can do to get yourself and your community ready for when disaster hits.  Here is a great resource we found at www.floodsmart.gov .  Check out their tips on flood preparation below: 1. Safeguard your possessions.  Find a secure place to store all of your important documents, such as a safe deposit box or waterproof lock-box.  In addition to your typical documents, be sure to have a copy of your insurance policies, finance records and receipts for any major purchases.  For insurance purposes, it is important to keep a household inventory in writ...

Shoreline erosion can ruin your home or business! We recently came across some interesting facts via the official website of Delaware State that we wanted to share with you.  Shoreline erosion for the East Coast and other areas of the US is a continuing problem as our oceans continues to rise every year.  This erosion can quickly threaten your home or other property, particularly in times of storm surge.  Here are some highlights from the website: Shoreline erosion is the temporary or permanent loss of sand from the beach or dune systems. Although sea level rise is not thought to cause significant beach erosion in itself, higher water levels in combination with wind-driven waves can cause severe erosion. Storms are major causes of shoreline erosion, though storm-induced erosion is rather temporary or local in nature. Man-made structures like groins, jetties, and sea walls also can contri...

Disadvantages of using Sand Bags in a Flood Traditional sand bags have been used for many years as a temporary flood protection barrier by many communities.  These communities often find out that sandbagging is one of the most labor intensive ways to mitigate flood damage.  Often, injuries also occur when creating the massive amount of sand bags needed to stop the water.  Many relief workers are also exhausted from building sand bag barriers and can not be used for other efforts until they recover.   We came across a video from North Dakota State University that illustrates the challenges of traditional sandbagging.  The first 30 seconds says it all! Big Bags USA system in comparison With the Big Bags USA system, communities now have a solution for flood prevention and mitigation that is far safer, much faster, and can be setup with a fraction of the manpower required.  This allows communities the flexibility to utilize relief workers an...