Preparing for Mudflows During California's Rainy Season
California's rainy season is upon us and that means the possibility for mudslides and mudflows. In California, the rainy season runs from late October through March. During this season, California residents face the risk of flooding and mudflows that can damage homes and businesses. Keep reading to learn more about mudflows and how to prepare for them with the help of Big Bags USA®.
A mudflow is a flooding condition where a river of liquid and flowing mud moves on the surface of normally dry land areas. Mudflows are different from mudslides. With a mudslide, you have a dry or wet mass of earth or rock moving downhill. While a flood may trigger a landslide, damage is caused by the falling mass of rock or earth, not the water.
The state of California has thousands of miles of levee embankments along waterways, usually made of earth. These levees are designed to protect the lives and properties behind them from floods. However, heavy rains can affect the ability of the levee to effectively contain rising waters. Levees are designed to provide protection up to a certain level, but can easily be overtopped, or fail, in larger flooding events. In the event this would happen, more damage could be caused than if the levee weren't there in the first place. Therefore, its very important for residents living behind levees to understand their flood risks. Learn more about levees in our blog titled, "Living and Working Behind a Levee." For added protection in these areas during the rainy season, consider Big Bags USA® flood barrier systems, which can easily be used for levee heightening!
Residents in areas of California susceptible to winter flooding need to prepare in advance for flood conditions. Before the threat of flooding and mudflows becomes imminent, residents should purchase a flood insurance policy if they do not already have one. Keep in mind that mudflows are covered by flood insurance, whereas mudslides are not. It's important to talk to your insurance agent to make sure you have all the coverage needed for the particular risks you're subject to in your area. In addition to making sure you have adequate insurance coverage, you'll want to make a flood plan. Be sure to include evacuation routes, and keep important papers in a safe, waterproof place. You should also make sure to keep an updated home inventory.
Big Bags USA® flood control systems can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. Not only can they be used for water control, but they have been field tested and proven to protect against moving logs and other debris. Just like with flood protection, our barriers can also provide protection from mudflows. In the event levee heightening is needed, Big Bags USA® flood barrier systems can easily add up to an additional 6 ft. with no necessary preparations. To learn more about our large polypropylene sandbags and how they can help your community be prepared for disaster, give us a call at 1-800-337-0537.
What is a Mudflow?
A mudflow is a flooding condition where a river of liquid and flowing mud moves on the surface of normally dry land areas. Mudflows are different from mudslides. With a mudslide, you have a dry or wet mass of earth or rock moving downhill. While a flood may trigger a landslide, damage is caused by the falling mass of rock or earth, not the water.
California Levees
The state of California has thousands of miles of levee embankments along waterways, usually made of earth. These levees are designed to protect the lives and properties behind them from floods. However, heavy rains can affect the ability of the levee to effectively contain rising waters. Levees are designed to provide protection up to a certain level, but can easily be overtopped, or fail, in larger flooding events. In the event this would happen, more damage could be caused than if the levee weren't there in the first place. Therefore, its very important for residents living behind levees to understand their flood risks. Learn more about levees in our blog titled, "Living and Working Behind a Levee." For added protection in these areas during the rainy season, consider Big Bags USA® flood barrier systems, which can easily be used for levee heightening!
Preparing for a Mudflow
Residents in areas of California susceptible to winter flooding need to prepare in advance for flood conditions. Before the threat of flooding and mudflows becomes imminent, residents should purchase a flood insurance policy if they do not already have one. Keep in mind that mudflows are covered by flood insurance, whereas mudslides are not. It's important to talk to your insurance agent to make sure you have all the coverage needed for the particular risks you're subject to in your area. In addition to making sure you have adequate insurance coverage, you'll want to make a flood plan. Be sure to include evacuation routes, and keep important papers in a safe, waterproof place. You should also make sure to keep an updated home inventory.
Big Bags USA® Flood Protection
Big Bags USA® flood control systems can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. Not only can they be used for water control, but they have been field tested and proven to protect against moving logs and other debris. Just like with flood protection, our barriers can also provide protection from mudflows. In the event levee heightening is needed, Big Bags USA® flood barrier systems can easily add up to an additional 6 ft. with no necessary preparations. To learn more about our large polypropylene sandbags and how they can help your community be prepared for disaster, give us a call at 1-800-337-0537.
If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.
If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.
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