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September is National Preparedness Month, which makes sense with the peak of hurricane season upon us. This month is dedicated to reminding people to take action to prepare now for emergency situations such as hurricanes and major flooding. Keep reading to learn more about what you can do this month and throughout the year in regards to emergency preparedness. Community Preparedness  One of the challenges we face in America is maximizing awareness and encouraging participation in disaster preparedness activities to affect change at the community level. Research shows that individuals who believe they are prepared for emergency situations often aren't as prepared as they think, and many individuals admit they don't plan to prepare at all. While emergency managers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMT/paramedics and other emergency responders work to keep us safe, we must all take some personal responsibility to be prepared. What You Can Do  Know your risk, ta...

Aside from wildfires, floods are the most widespread natural disaster. No matter where you live, it's important to know the dangers of flooding. In today's blog, we offer 13 facts about flooding you should know. The best way to be prepared is through knowledge, and Big Bags USA® is here to help you be prepared for flooding. Flooding Facts  1. Floods or flash floods can, and have, occurred in all 50 states. They even occur in the desert. 2. About 90% of all U.S. natural disasters declared by the President involve some sort of flooding. 3. On average, more deaths occur due to flooding each year than from any other severe weather related hazard. 4. Just 6 inches of rapidly moving floodwater has the strength to knock a person down.  5. A car can easily be carried away by just two feet of floodwater. 6. Nearly half of all flood fatalities occur in vehicles. Most of these happen when drivers make the fatal mistake of trying to navigate through flood waters. 7. An...

Big Bags USA® flood barrier sandbags offer great versatility. There's no other system on the market is as versatile and user friendly. They can be used in a variety of flood and water control situations. They can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. In today's blog, we'll take a look at just how versatile these large polypropylene sandbags are! Versatile Flood Barriers  Water Retaining The Big Bags USA® flood barriers are great at blocking/stopping water in a given area. Levee Reinforcement  Big Bags USA® is the perfect solution for levee reinforcement. This includes adding height, blocking breaches and securing weak areas. Water Re-Direction Re-directing water has never been easier than with Big Bags USA®. Our barriers offer quick and easy water re-direction compared to conventional sandbags. Sewer Outlet Plugging  Placing a single Big Bags USA® flood barrier directly atop sewer grates...

One of the main concerns with severe weather is keeping yourself and your family safe. With hurricane season upon us, Big Bags USA® wants to help you be better prepared for natural disasters. In today's blog, we'll address safety concerns related to electrical issues. The high winds, extreme rains and flooding caused by hurricanes present many unique dangers. Keep reading to learn how to avoid post-storm electrical hazards and prevent electrically-related injuries and property loss. Because electrical hazards may linger after flood waters recede, it's important to take precautions before, during and after flooding from a hurricane takes place. Preparing for a Hurricane When a hurricane is headed towards the coastline of the area you live, there are a variety of things you can do to prepare. By acting before the storm hits, you can prevent or at least reduce the possible electrical dangers to you, your home and your property. Fill up your vehicles gas tank before a...