The Dangers of Water Covered Roads
'Tis the season for spring flooding. Areas across the country are thawing and snow is melting, creating excess water that has no where to go. Add the rain water from spring showers on top of that and some places could see some major flooding. During a flood, it's important to stay off the roads. Today's blog from Big Bags USA® focuses on the dangers of water covered roads and how our flood barriers can help your community with water control.
The single worst decision you can make during a flash flood is driving your vehicle through flood waters. According to FEMA, just 6 inches of water can reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control and potential stalling. A foot of water can actually make many vehicles float, and two feet of rushing water will carry away most vehicles including SUVs and pickups. One foot of water typically exerts 500 lbs of lateral force on a vehicle. Flowing at just 6 mph, water exerts the same force per unit area as air blowing at EF5 tornado wind speeds. Water moving at 25 mph has the pressure equivalent of wind blowing at 790 mph, faster than the speed of sound.
According to the National Weather Service, each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. Over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood waters. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is people walking in or near flood waters. People often underestimate the force that even the slightest flood waters can have. Just 6 inches of fast moving flood water can knock over an adult. Just remember that it is never safe to walk or drive in flood waters. Instead, turn around and find an alternative route.
Big Bags USA® flood barriers offer a fast and simple solution for containment and deferment of water. Our product is excellent for on the spot traffic barriers. They offer easy deployment, from protective construction barriers to emergency road side disasters. Big Bags USA® is a great on hand sandbags tool for disaster prevention. Our innovative flood barrier systems have been used by the National Guard, the Missouri Department of Transportation and others for a variety of water control situations.
Big Bags USA® flood barriers provide lightning fast flood protection at a fraction of the cost. here is no sandbag deployment method that equals the speed in which a Big Bags USA® barrier can be placed. Call 800-337-0537 to learn more about having our barriers on hand in your community. Spring flooding season is here and now's the time to create a flood mitigation plan that includes flood protection such as Big Bags USA®.
Flash Flooding
The single worst decision you can make during a flash flood is driving your vehicle through flood waters. According to FEMA, just 6 inches of water can reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control and potential stalling. A foot of water can actually make many vehicles float, and two feet of rushing water will carry away most vehicles including SUVs and pickups. One foot of water typically exerts 500 lbs of lateral force on a vehicle. Flowing at just 6 mph, water exerts the same force per unit area as air blowing at EF5 tornado wind speeds. Water moving at 25 mph has the pressure equivalent of wind blowing at 790 mph, faster than the speed of sound.
Turn Around Don't Drown
According to the National Weather Service, each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. Over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood waters. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is people walking in or near flood waters. People often underestimate the force that even the slightest flood waters can have. Just 6 inches of fast moving flood water can knock over an adult. Just remember that it is never safe to walk or drive in flood waters. Instead, turn around and find an alternative route.
Water Control
Big Bags USA® flood barriers offer a fast and simple solution for containment and deferment of water. Our product is excellent for on the spot traffic barriers. They offer easy deployment, from protective construction barriers to emergency road side disasters. Big Bags USA® is a great on hand sandbags tool for disaster prevention. Our innovative flood barrier systems have been used by the National Guard, the Missouri Department of Transportation and others for a variety of water control situations.
Big Bags USA® flood barriers provide lightning fast flood protection at a fraction of the cost. here is no sandbag deployment method that equals the speed in which a Big Bags USA® barrier can be placed. Call 800-337-0537 to learn more about having our barriers on hand in your community. Spring flooding season is here and now's the time to create a flood mitigation plan that includes flood protection such as Big Bags USA®.
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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