Out with the Old and In with the New

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 become contaminated by flood waters, making them difficult to deal with after the flood waters recede and making them impossible to reuse. So how do we combat these issues with traditional sandbags?


The Solution: Big Bags USA


Big Bags USA provides lightning fast flood protection with minimal physical labor. Our flood control systems can handle the highest demands at a fraction on the cost normally associated with rapid deployed systems. One flood barrier system is 36" wide, 15' long and 40" tall. There's no sandbag deployment method that equals the speed at which a Big Bags USA barrier can be placed. One, five bag system can be placed and filled by two men in less than 10 minutes!  

Unlike traditional sandbags, our flood barriers carry the highest UV protection available. The Big Bags USA barriers are rated for over 2,200 hours of direct sunlight. The indoor shelf life of our bags is rated at over 50 years. While traditional sandbags must be thrown out from contamination, the Big Bags USA flood barriers are reusable! Not only can the bags be reused, the sand can be kept in the bags and stored in a warehouse for the next use. Cleanup with Big Bags USA is simple! 

Big Bags USA is meeting flood mitigation and flood preparedness needs across the United States. Whether you're in need of emergency flood protection or need a temporary barrier for construction projects, Big Bags USA is your water control solution. No other system on the market is as versatile and user friendly. Call Big Bags USA today!    

If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.


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

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Location: Camdenton, MO 65020, USA

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