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No other system on the market is as versatile and user friendly as our BIG BAGS USA® flood barriers. The deployment of our ground conforming systems is both simple and easy. The protective flood barrier systems have the ability to be deployed on terrain that is uneven or unleveled with negligible preparations. Whether you need to use BIG BAGS USA® on the sandy coast or at the base of a mountain, these barriers provide the best flood protection you can find! BIG BAGS USA® Versatility There is great versatility for the use of BIG BAGS USA® flood barrier sandbags replacement systems in a variety of flood & water-control situations. Here are a few of the most popular uses we've seen for this innovative flood barrier technology: Water retaining (blocking/stopping water in a given area). Levee reinforcement (adding height, blocking breaches, and weakareas). Water re-direction (quick, ease of water re-direction versus conventional sandbags). Sewer outlet pl...

Big Bags USA provides versatile flood protection with innovated flood barrier technology.  Our systems can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. Not only can the Big Bags USA systems be connected to provide a barrier of any length needed, they can also be stacked. Depending on the height of the barrier needed, there are two acceptable ways to stack the Big Bags USA flood barrier systems! Flood Protection 6 Feet or Under For barriers of 6' or less, Big Bags USA flood barrier systems can be stacked irectly on top of one another. Be sure to stagger the systems so that the seams do not line up. After deploying the ground level of systems, begin deployment of a second level of systems directly on top of the ground level systems, following the steps in our blog titled " Steps for Deploying the Big Bags USA Systems ." When stacking systems directly on top of each other, DRIPS, LLC does not recommend stacki...

Big Bags USA rapid deployed flood barrier systems provide lightning fast protection at a fraction of the cost. The deployment of our ground conforming systems is both simple and easy.  No other system on the market is as versatile and user friendly as Big Bags USA.  Below are step-by-step instructions on how to deploy our Big Bags USA flood barriers effectively! STEP 1: UNPACK SYSTEMS Your Big Bags USA flood barriers will arrive on pallets of seven systems each. Cut away and remove plastic wrapping. When cutting, be careful to NOT cut the Big Bags USA flood barriers. Every 50 lbs. system is easily removed from the pallet with one or two men. DRIPS, LLC recommends always using safe lifting practices when handling Big Bags USA or any other equipment. STEP 2: DEPLOYMENT OF SYSTEMS Place Big Bags USA flood barrier systems in desired location before expanding the system. To expand the system, two workers grasp each end of the system firmly and walk away from each othe...

Floods are the number one natural disaster in the United States. Total flood insurance claims averaged nearly $4 billion dollars per year from 2003 to 2012. If you've ever experienced a flood, you know that it's one of the most devastating forces of nature. For years, people have been using sandbags as a way to protect their belonging from the imminent waters.  Big Bags USA has a better solution! Traditional Sandbags Sandbags are the most common flood mitigation tool used, but they're not always effective in preventing flooding. Sandbag walls, when not constructed properly, can fail at a lower height than expected and water will eventually seep through. Using sandbags is a very labor intensive and time consuming strategy. From filling to hauling to placing, sandbagging can be back-breaking work and you often don't have time to do all this before a flood strikes. In addition, the sandbags can degrade prematurely from the sun and other elements. They will also becom...

Big Bags USA is the fastest deployed barrier anywhere and has a wide array of uses.  Use the Big Bags USA flood barrier sandbags replacement systems in a variety of flood & water-control situations.  Our services include disaster relief and inovative protection systems for your homes, businesses and communities. Here are several common uses for the Big Bags USA flood barrier system: 1. Flood Control  A fast and simple solution for containment and deferment of  water. Big Bags USA  is a great on hand sandbags tool for disaster prevention. 2. Levee Heightening In the event of possible levee over topping, Big Bags USA flood barrier system can easily add up to an additional 6ft. (2m) with no necessary preparations. 3. Coffer Dams Coffer dams made with Big Bags USA flood barrier are an easy and cost effective alternative to metal sheet pilings that require expensive equipment to deploy. 4. Traffic Safety Excellent for on the spot tra...

As we move into the Winter season, new flooding risks arise. A midwinter thaw can produce large amounts of runoff in a short period of time. Since the ground is frozen and hard, water cannot penetrate the Earth and be reabsorbed. The water then has no where to go but into the lakes, streams and rivers. This excess run off water causes these bodies of water to spill over their banks. The effect of snowmelt on potential flooding is something that causes concern for many people across the country. Flood preparation is something to be thinking about as we head into this cold weather season! Massive Northeastern United States Flooding In January of 1996, the northeastern United States experienced massive flooding due to a combination of factors. Heavy snowfall followed by a sudden thaw and heavy rain caused floods along rivers from New York through Pennsylvania to Virginia. This produced water levels not seen since Hurricane Agnes, which hit the area in June 1972. Major rivers in Pe...

Big Bags USA flood control products can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the cost normally associated with rapid deployed systems.  Each flood barrier consists of five connected heavy-duty cubic yard bags.  The flood barriers can be connected to form one contiguous line of any length, as well as right angles or arcs.  The flood barrier systems can also be stacked to achieve vertical height.  Check out all of our flood control products in more detail below! Flood Barriers BB100 and BB100L  Flood Barrier Systems A single system measures 15 feet in length, by 36 inches wide, and 36 inches high. A single person can carry, place, and deploy the system in a few minutes. The system boasts a 10 mil impermeable water-side coupled with the best UV protection available.  The bags can be used for fill purposes including, but not limited to: gravel, sand, dirt, larger rock, recycled road material, and concrete. In many situations the bags can be r...

Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States.  Even if you live in the Midwest rather than coastal areas, you are still susceptible to flooding. Big Bags USA has discussed how to prepare for floods many times and even what to do should you find yourself caught in a flood.  However, there are also precautions you should take after a flood occurs to ensure a safe return to your neighborhood and home. After rising water has stopped, be sure to consider the following precautions. Inside Safety  If your home was severely flooded, you may only be able to enter when officials say it is safe to do so. Stay out of any building surrounded by floodwaters. Use extreme caution when entering flooded buildings. There may be hidden damage, particularly in the foundation. Personal safety considerations include protecting yourself from electric shock, mold contamination, asbestos, and lead paint. Turn off electricity at the main breaker or fuse box. Homeowners...

Engineers can often have a very difficult time coming up with the proper specifications for their jobs. The engineer has the primary responsibility of producing a complete, accurate, biddable and buildable set of plans for the entire project.  In addition, they must take into consideration any policies, regulations, permits, etc. that might interfere with the project.  Each type of job has different requirements, but with each project, detailed plans are key to the projects success. In the Big Bags USA world, engineers make plans for certain projects like water diversion and coffer dams. The Big Bags USA system is a perfect tool for engineers to use when creating their spec plans for a project.  In addition, Big Bags USA can often provide low cost alternatives to help contractors understand how to bid for the project.  As you know, the lowest bidder often gets the job and Big Bags USA can make the difference for that contractor.  We love working with engine...

Flood-related injuries and deaths most commonly involve being trapped in flood waters.  To avoid being trapped by rapid changes in water levels, you should always follow authorities' orders to evacuate low-lying areas or the likely path of rising waters.  If you find yourself in a flooding situation, follow these flood protection tips from FEMA : Evacuate  If authorities advise or order an evacuation, please do so immediately.  Be sure to remember the 5 P's of Evacuation: People, Prescriptions, Paper, Personal Needs and Priceless Items.  If you're in the path of a slow-onset flood and have extra time before you need to evacuate, consider the following tips:  Move any items you want to protect to a higher floor.  Turn off the gas, water and electricity if you know how and can do it safely.  Do not touch electrical equipment if it is already wet or you are standing in water.  Put Big Bags USA flood barriers around your property....

Clean-up is quick and easy with the Big Bags USA protective flood barrier system .  They can be emptied either on-site or lifted individually by forklift or pay loader.  The sandbags are dumped by placing individual sandbags into a pay-loader, lifting bucket 8-10 feet, tilting bucket forward until the sandbags turn upside down and falls top down. The sandbags can then either be lifted off the sand pile or will need the bucket to push or pull it to loosen the sandbags from the sand pile. The best part, our innovative flood barriers can be re-used! Removal of Systems and Resources When ready to dismantle Big Bags USA flood barriers, use the same equipment as in deployment with the addition of a front fork attachment (if applicable).  When Big Bags USA barriers are properly removed, they may be washed and stored for a later date.  Any sand that is NOT contaminated may be re-used as well.  There are two preferred methods of recovery recommended by DRIPS, LL...