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Do 1 Thing is an web-based program designed to prepare your family for emergencies throughout the year. Each month focuses on a different thing that you can do to be prepared for an emergency situation. January's theme is "Make a Plan." When a disaster happens you may need to make a decision quickly, while under the stress of the situation. By planning ahead, it will be easier to make the right decision when in an emergency situation. Here are three things that you can do to help you make a plan! 1. Learn About Disasters and Decide What You'll Do In That Event.  Different types of disasters are more likely in different areas. It is important to understand what types of disasters can happen where you are. Think about if your home is in a floodplain or an area that has earthquakes. When are tornadoes most likely to happen? Knowing what disasters could affect you will help you know how to be better prepared and what to do if and when disaster hits. You can con...

The Missouri Department of Transportation is constantly working to improve transportation throughout the state. Not only are they working to improve roadways, but also bridges. Bridge maintenance and reconstruction can be a difficult task. Dewatering projects are typically invovled and that's where  BIG BAGS USA®  can help! I-64 Daniel Boone Bridge  A project to construct a new Daniel Boone Bridge over the Missouri River between St. Louis and St. Charles counties is underway. A total of $125 million has been allocated for the project. The westbound Daniel Boone Bridge was built in the mid-1930s, making it nearly 80 years old. It was not designed for interestate level traffic and has reached a point where it needs regualr preventative mainenance. Moreover, it has 3 narrow lanes that often get congested during peak travel times. The new bridge will be built upstream from the existing 2 bridges. Eastbound traffic will use the new bridge, while the westbound traffic w...

Being prepared for flooding to occur is better than waiting to clean up after the fact. Not only can you avoid damages, you will also save a lot of money. One way to be prepared is to have a stockpile of flood barriers on hand in case of emergency situations. However, sometimes you can predict when you're area may be at risk for flooding. Check out these helpful tools from the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit  on assessing the risks of coastal flooding! 1. Beach-fx Coastal managers considering shore protection projects can download Beach-fx software and use it model and measure the costs and benefits of protecting existing infrastructure against erosion, inundation, and wave attack damages. 2. Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-Cap) Land Atlas Examine land cover classifications within coastal regions and how they changed from 1996 to 2010. Use this browser-based tool to generate maps and summary statistics that document changes such as loss of forests or expansion of imp...

BIG BAGS USA® provides disaster relief and innovative flood protection ! We are dedicated to assisting in preventing flood damage and property loss across North America. We work co-operatively with private, civic and government agencies in the matter of loss prevention. We also work closely with emergency management engineers, public works directors and contractors, both public and private in your area to help in the deployment strategy of  BIG BAGS USA® flood barriers   for optimal results.  Flood Protection On Hand Our flood barrier systems redefine the term "Rapid Flood Deployment." The  BIG BAGS USA® system's simple design make it both lightweight and durable. It also deploys faster than any other flood barrier on the market. Communities that are prone to flooding in the past are now presented with a new method of containing rising water, in a very fast and economical way, by storing  BIG BAGS USA® in strategic locations in those flood-prone are...

One of the deadliest Winter weather hazards is flooding.  While slippery roads can cause car accidents and heavy snow cover can take a toll on our home, flooding is something many people don't prepare for during the Winter. You might associate snow, ice and freezing temperatures with Winter, but if you haven't noticed our weather has been fluctuating quite a bit this season. With these fluctuations in temperature, unseasonable warmth can bring rain, which will also cause any snow that may have accumulated to melt. Every region in the US is at risk for Winter flooding. Many people are focused primarily on ice and snow this time of year, but it is important to also consider winter flood risks. This is where  BIG BAGS USA® flood barriers come in handy! Flooding from Snow and Rain Mix  Many of the worst Winter floods in the US are caused by a combination of heavy rains and melting snow. These events are tough to forecast, but they will become more common as the p...