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Flooding has always been one of the most common natural disasters in the United States. However, the flood risk for coastal cities has significantly increased over the past century. Roughly 40% of the U.S. population lives in the country's coastal areas. According to a new study published in Nature Climate Change , these coastal cities are facing an increased risk of severe flooding due to a phenomenon known as compound flooding. What is Compound Flooding?  Compound flooding occurs when storm surge and heavy rainfall occur at the same time. This phenomenon exacerbates the level of flooding that normally would have occurred if just one of these events had happened alone. These flooding events usually happen in one of two ways: Heavy rainfall on land can severely add to the depth and size of storm surge that forces its way up and over the shoreline.  Storm surge can elevate sea water to a level where the gravity-driven flow of stormwater systems is greatly slowed down ...

As of just a couple months ago, Big Bags USA® is on board with Grainger, a leading distributor of industrial supplies, MRO equipment, tools and materials! This now allows state agencies to purchase our flood barrier products, making your communities safer. In case of an emergency, the state will have flood protection on hand, ready to go! About Grainger Grainger, as stated before, is a leading distributor of industrial supplies, MRO equipment, tools and materials. With access to over 900,000 industrial supply products available online and in the print catalog, they provide maintenance, repair and operational solutions for your business. When you choose Grainger, you get a partner who knows you don't have time or money to waste. They're here to help you save in how you purchase your supplies, how you manage your inventory, how to manage safely and how to operate sustainably. They can help you take the costs out and gain the time you need to manage your business. Lo...

While we can't stop heavy rain from falling, we can do something to prevent the effects of flooding. Rather than cleaning up the aftermath of a natural disaster, try doing something to decrease the impact flooding has on your community. There are several different methods of flood prevention , you just need to determine what will work for your area. If you're area floods a lot you might want a more permanent solution; otherwise, temporary flood barriers might do the trick! 1. Retaining Walls. In many places, retaining walls, levees, dams, reservoirs or retention ponds have been constructed to divert flood waters or hold extra water during times of flooding. After the threat of flooding has passed, the water can gradually be released. 2. Vegetation. You can protect the land from erosion by planting trees, shrubs and grass. Especially if you live in low-lying areas, vegetation can not only reduce erosion, but also help break the power of moving flood waters. 3. De...

Flood waters can cause many different problems and damage to your property. From the building itself to its furnishings and belongings, water damage is never an easy thing to deal with. The key is to act quickly after a flood to avoid extended damage. While some damage will occur rather quickly, other issues can take a couple days after the water problems first occur to develop. Let's take a look at how quickly certain types of damage can occur after a flooding situation: Within the First Hour Typically the types of water damage that occur within the first hour can't be prevented as they occur rapidly as the flooding occurs. For this reason, it is important that you have an up-to-date flood insurance policy. However, most of these issues are minor compared to the issues that occur later from prolonged water exposure. These immediate water damages can include: Carpet Staining from Furniture, Drapes and Other Non-Colorfast Items Discoloration and Permanent Damage to Moi...