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To continue with this month's National Preparedness theme, we want to make sure you're not only prepared for flooding, but also for hurricanes! Although flooding is a big part of hurricane damage, this natural disaster also brings high winds that can cause major damage as well.  Here are some addition steps to take in preparing for a hurricane now, before the next one hits! How to Prepare for a Hurricane Hurricanes have the power to cause widespread devastation, and can affect both coastal and inland areas. People who live in hurricane-prone coastal areas should know their vulnerability to wind and flooding, as well as what to do to reduce the effects of both.  People who live inland from coastal areas may also experience high winds, power outages, and flooding from torrential ran.  Deaths and injuries during hurricanes can be caused by building damage from high winds, windborne debris, storm surge and flooding. Taking action today can save lives and property...

With September being National Preparedness Month, Big Bags USA wants to provide you with information on what you can start doing now to prepare for natural disasters.  This week we would like to focus on flood preparation .  You never know when a flood could strike in your area!  How to Prepare for a Flood Flooding can happen anywhere and is the most common natural disaster in the United States. Protecting yourself today means having sources for information, preparing your home or workplace, developing an emergency communications plan, and knowing what to do when a flood is approaching your home or business. Taking action today can save lives and property.  Here are some things you can start doing now to prepare for the unexpected:  Know Your Flood Risk Learn whether you live, work, or travel through areas that are prone to flooding. You can check your flood risk by entering your address here: www.floodsmart.gov .  ...

Be Disaster Aware...Take Action to Prepare!  You never know when disaster will strike. September is National Preparedness Month and Big Bags USA is here to help you with taking action now! By increasing your knowledge of what to do during emergency situations, you can help in reducing the disaster's effects, including injury and loss of life, property damage, and financial loss. How to Prepare for Natural Disasters Knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and can be the difference when seconds count. You can visit www.community.fema.gov for more information on how to prepare for different types of hazards. Here are some things to do in general to prepare for any type of natural disaster situation: Know How to Stay Informed Monitor the weather reports provided by your local news media. Sign up for text or email alerts for emergency notifications, if available in your area. Have an Evacuation Plan Know...

If you were searching for dewatering ideas, water diversion, cofferdam products, berms, weirs, or temporary barriers, you have found the solution.   Big Bags USA construction barrier systems have unmatched versatility to handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs compared to other products.  Big Bags USA heavy-duty construction barriers provide a re-usable alternative to sheet pile cofferdams, sandbag barriers, water barriers, single FIBC bags, super sacks and aqua dams! Big Bags USA Construction Barrier Uses  With Big Bags USA construction barriers you can build small or large sandbag dams easily.  Big Bags USA construction barriers can even be used as a temporary barrier berm to protect a water treatment plant during reconstruction.  Here are some other uses for the Big Bags USA system: Cofferdam Weir Water Diversion Coastal Erosion and Soil Erosion Dewatering Temporary Barrier Large Sandbag Dam Flood Barriers Berm Dewater...

Big Bags USA protective flood barriers' simplistic design allows more systems to be deployed by fewer workers using less training and natural resources than sandbags. There are many protective flood barrier products on the market to stop, prevent and divert the flow of water and land containment. While many of these products work well, we feel it is best to identify any unique demands of the situation and consider cost, time, resources, length of deployment, clean-up cost, and finally the end use or reuse of your flood barrier product.  So why use Big Bags USA? Big Bags USA Cost Savings One Big Bags USA protective flood barrier system replaces 750 regular sandbags. This is just in the footprint! If you were to stack regular sandbags to meet 40” in height, it would be equal to 1500 sandbags. By using the Big Bags USA systems you save 52% on the raw materials alone. Saving sand saves on operating costs, less freight and machine maintenance, less fuel cost and less labor all...