Big Bags USA

BIG BAGS USA® flood barriers provide lightening fast flood protection at a fraction of the cost. There is no sandbag deployment method that equals the speed in which a BIG BAGS USA® barrier can be placed. With such a unique product, people have a lot of questions about the BIG BAGS USA® systems. Here are the answers to some of the questions we hear a lot: 1. What are the advantages of the BIG BAGS USA® systems?  There are many advantages to using the BIG BAGS USA® systems for flood mitigation . The main advantage is the lack of labor involved with assembly and filling. Our systems can easily be placed and filled by two men in less than 10 minutes. The second advantage is the speed with which you can protect an area from flooding. The third would be the cost savings compared to any other flood protection product available. 2. Are the BIG BAGS USA® systems stackable?  Yes, our flood barrier systems can easily be stacked to any height. We recommend tha...

The fiscal 2015 President's Budget includes $4.561 billion in gross discretionary funding for the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This budget reflects the Administration's priorities of supporting and improving the Nation's economy, protecting American people, and restoring and protecting our environment. There is an emphasis on maintaining the Nation's coastal channels and inland waterways, reducing flood risks to the American public and restoring large ecosystems. Targeted investments will fund the development, management, restoration and protection of the Nation's water, wetlands and related resources. Army Civil Works Budget  The budget funds the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of projects, focusing on three main Civil Works mission areas:  Commercial Navigation Flood and Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Funding will include programs that contribute to the p...

Last month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a report detailing the results of a two-year study to address coastal storm and flood risk to vulnerable populations, property, ecosystems and infrastructure in the North Atlantic region of the United States affected by Hurricane Sandy in October of 2012. With the results of the study, better flood preparation in these areas can occur before disaster strikes again! North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study (NACCS) The report brought together experts from Federal, state and local government agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations and academia, to assess the flood risks facing coastal communities and ecosystems. Collaboratively, they would develop a coastal storm risk management framework to address increasing risks, driven in part by increased frequency and intensity of storm events, as well as rising sea levels due to a changing climate. Coastal Storm Risk Management Framework  The NACCS provides tools and...

The Fastest Deployed Barrier Anywhere!  Every 60 pound BIG BAGS USA® system consists of 5 strong reinforced bags, capable of holding 4400 pounds each. Each system is hand built out of high quality materials, which enables rapid deployment in bulk quantity with minimal man power. There are no flood barrier systems that can compare to the speed and ease of the BIG BAGS USA® system. Five systems together will total 75 linear feet and can be deployed in less than 7 minutes! Filling the  BIG BAGS USA®  Systems Once the systems are deployed, there are a variety of ways to fill the bags. Using a front end loader, you can fill 2-3 bags at once. For a fast deployment along roadways, one man can guide a chute from a cement mixer, filling each bag with a sand solution in only 2 minutes. For more difficult areas, a concrete conveyor truck can hit distances over 400 feet, filling the bags in less than 45 seconds. Every system is stackable. A proper pyramid conf...