Sandbagging = Backbreaking, Dangerous, and Time Consuming

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 and volunteers to other possible life saving tasks.  Here is a video that demonstrates how quick and easy the Big Bags USA system can be setup.



Simple. Fast. Reliable.


  • Deployment is 200 times faster than sandbags.
  • Ground forming. Work on curves & uneven terrain.
  • Sand is reusable, uncontaminated by flood water.
  • Setup is approximately 2 man hours per 1,000 ft.
  • Low-cost and high volume solution!
  • Stream or water diversion, coffer dams, box culverts, levee topping, storm surge and shoreline protection.

The Choice is Clear

Please let us know if we can help you in your flood preparation planning!

If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please call at (573) 480-6699 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.

BIG BAGS U.S.A.

D.R.I.P.S.
Disaster Relief & Innovative
Protection Systems, LLC
(573) 480-6699

Let's Connect!
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
YouTube
Google+
Location: Camdenton, MO 65020, USA

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ways to Use Big Bags USA® - Part 1

Image
Big Bags USA Flood Barriers are an innovative solution to a huge problem. Flooding occurs every single year across the nation. It’s caused by many different types of occurrences, both weather-related, and often times from failures due to man-made sources. The devastation that can be caused from a single flood is incredible, but it’s also heartbreaking to watch. This is what drove us to create the Big Bags Flood Barrier. Our system was made to be easy to afford, fast to deploy, and easy to save for the next time. Here are several ways you can use Big Bags flood barriers , and how they can make all of the difference in your situation. Flood Control This is one of the most common and popular uses for our easy deploy flood barriers . From the 2019 spring floods to the hurricanes on the East coast, our barriers are seen across the nation helping to control floodwaters. This could mean that we are protecting buildings from the water with these barriers, or even roads. Flood control ca...
Read more

Understanding Hydrophobic Soils

Image
Last year, California saw what has been considered the worst wildfire season on record! Unfortunately, those wildfires aren't the only thing people in those areas of California need to be concerned with. Those wildfires lead to what is known as "hydrophobic soils," which can lead to flooding and mud flows. Keep reading to learn more about hyrophobic soils and why people in California and other wildfire prone areas need to be prepared and have flood protection on hand. Hydrophobic Soils  Hydrophoic soils are just what they sound like, soils that "fear" water. This condition causes water to collect on the surface rather than infiltrate into the ground. The main cause of hydrophobic soils is wildfires. These soils are created when hydrocarbon residue is created after organic material is burnt. That then soaks into empty pore spaces in the soils, making it impervious to water. While this condition is temporary, it can increase water repellency, surface runof...
Read more

The Game Plan if it Floods at Your Business.

Image
  Unexpected floods can be caused by snow, excessive rain, thunderstorms, and many other natural causes. It can quickly happen and catch your business by surprise. It is important to keep in mind a few key flood control practices to keep you and your business as safe as possible. No building is completely waterproof, so it is necessary to have your ducks in a row if you are in a flood zone. Be sure to stock up on  Big Bags USA flood-control systems.  There are a variety of flood control products offered based on the nature of the flood. We will deploy based on your needs with a quick call to  Bigs Bags USA . Read on for a checklist of actions to take if your business or building floods. 1)  Shut Down all Utilities . Immediately turn off electricity and gas lines to your building. Also, shut off the water. If you are unsure where these are located, call your service provider.  2)  Contact Your Insurance . You should call your insurance company right awa...
Read more