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Big Bags USA® flood barriers are already the fastest deployed flood barrier anywhere, but when you use our patented transforming spreader bar, it's even faster! The transforming spreader bar is our innovative solution for deployment of protective flood barriers in areas that are considered dangerous or areas with terrain issues that prevent a standard deployment. The Transforming Spreader Bar  The spreader bar unit was designed with versatility, simplicity and speed in mind. The device quickly converts from a single axle pull behind trailer to a flood barrier lifting system! The product is manufactured from high strength, reinforced steel right here in the United States. The spreader bar allows our systems to be deployed in problematic areas, with ease and precision. It's perfect for use on: Levees Coffer Dams Mud Slides Steep Terrain Rail Roads River Diversion Existing Flooded Areas Using the Transforming Spreader Bar The spreader bar is easy to use; jus...

Many scientists have predicted a sea level rise of at least one foot within the next century. This would leave nearly 3.9 million American homes at risk of flooding. While you would expect New Orleans, southern Florida and the Manhattan section of New York City to have a great risk of flooding, some other states on this list might be a little more surprising. These states have large populations living less than a meter above sea level. Over the next 100 years the following states are most at risk of devastating floods: 1. Louisiana No one knows more about coastal flooding than those living in Louisiana when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. More than 888,000 people live less than a meter above sea level. By far, this is the largest vulnerable area in the United States. 2. Florida More than 1.6 million people live less than one meter above sea level on Florida's coast. In the coming years, Florida will most likely have to migrate to higher ground to avoid major flooding iss...

Big Bags USA® protective flood barrier systems are ground conforming and therefore have the ability to be deployed almost anywhere! Need to create a barrier on terrain that is uneven or unleveled? That's no problem for Big Bags USA®. From  flood control to traffic safety, our temporary barrier systems provide solutions for any water management situation you have! Big Bags USA Versatility There is great versatility for use of Big Bags USA® flood barrier sandbags replacement systems in a variety of flood & water control situations. Water Retaining - Blocking/stopping water in a given area. Levee Reinforcement - Adding height, blocking breaches and weak areas.  Water Re-Direction - Quick, ease of water re-direction versus conventional sandbags.  Sewer Outlet Plugging - Placing single Big Bags USA® flood barrier directly atop sewer grates keeps sewage in the sewage system and stops overflow.  Securing the Perimeter of a Building - Running a...

Flooding is a major issue in many parts of the country. Luckily, there are many different ways to prevent or at least lessen the effects of flooding on our communities. Dams, for example, are a great way that communities with lakes and rivers have been able to mitigate flooding. However, sometimes mother nature still takes it toll on the area and the dam has no control. The Lake of the Ozarks recently experienced the wrath of mother nature, despite opening the flood gates just before the holiday weekend. Bagnell Dam at Lake of the Ozarks Construction of Bagnell Dam started in 1929, with completion of the dam in 1931. The resulting reservoir is now one of the top recreational Lakes in the country. The main purpose of the dam was for hydro electric power. However, it has several different benefits including recreation, transportation, electrical generation and flood control. Construction of the dam included twelve flood gates, all of which were open this past weekend. While the ...

It's been a rainy season here at the Lake of the Ozarks, the headquarters of Big Bags USA ®   . The latest set of storms rolled in this past Sunday and hit hard on Wednesday. The flood gates at Bagnell Dam opened yesterday as the Lake reached full pool. The Lake area isn't the only place experiencing this crazy weather though, flooding is occurring all across the state this week! Don't get caught unprepared in a dangerous flooding situation, have Big Bags USA ®     flood barriers on hand! Lake of the Ozarks The Bagnell Dam flood gates opened shortly after 10 AM Wednesday, July 1. Action was taken in anticipation of more heavy rain throughout the day Wednesday and Thursday. The Osage River was expected to rise about 4 feet from the additional water of the Lake. Full pool for the Lake of the Ozarks is considered 660 feet above sea level and as of midnight Tuesday, it was at 660.83. Flood warnings have been issued for most of the Lake area through Friday morning. How...