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Whether due to a hurricane, heavy rainstorm or massive snowstorm, flooding affects people all across the United States. Hurricane season may be approaching it's end, but winter storms will be the next to pose a threat of flooding. When large amounts of snow melt quickly, flooding can be a major problem. In addition, you can experience heavy rainstorms any time of year all across the country. Keep reading to learn how Big Bags USA® can help your community prepare for flooding, no matter where in the country you're located or what your flooding risk is. Flood Control  Big Bags USA® offers a fast and simple solution for containment and deferment of water. Our flood barrier products are a great on-hand sandbags tool for disaster prevention. They are great for on the spot traffic barriers as well. Big Bags USA® products are easily deployed, from construction barriers to emergency road side disaster needs. Protect road routes, protect buildings and more with our innovative sand...

While tropical activity has seemed to slow down some, hurricane season is not over yet. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs through the end of November. In today's blog, we take a look at some past hurricanes that have impacted the United States late in the season. These storms are a reminder not to let our guard down, and to make sure we're prepared if another hurricane were to hit this season. 1. Hurricane Sandy - October 22, 2012  Hurricane Sandy was the deadliest and most destructive hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the 2nd costliest hurricane in the United States history. Classified as the 18th named storm, 10th hurricane and 2nd major hurricane of the year, Sandy hit Cuba as a Category 3, with highest sustained winds of 115 mph. While it was a Category 2 off the coast of the Northeastern U.S., it became the largest Atlantic hurricane on record (measured by diameter). Estimated damage from the storm totals around $75 billion, a total surpassed onl...

With hurricane season well underway, it's important that we understand the different terms associated with these natural phenomenons. In today's blog Big Bags USA® discusses several terms that you should know and understand. Whether you're living on the coast in a hurricane prone area or living inland, like the Midwest, it's important to understand what's happening around the country this hurricane season. Hurricane Terms 1. Tropical Depression - a tropical depression is a cyclone with winds of 38 mph. These are assigned numbers. 2. Tropical Storm - a tropical storm is a cyclone varying in wind speeds from 39-73 mph. Once a tropical depression reaches tropical storm strength, it is given a name. 3. Hurricane - a hurricane is a cyclone with wind speeds of 74 mph or greater. 4. Tropical Cyclone - a tropical cyclone is the generic term for a tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane. It is characterized by a lack of warm/cold fronts attached, a wa...

It has been a devastating hurricane season this year. Between Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, the United States has experienced some major natural disasters over the past couple of months. Keep reading to what Big Bags USA® is doing for hurricane relief, and how you can help with these efforts. Hurricane Relief Efforts Big Bags USA® has organized a way to get donations to those that need it the most. Those in Florida affected by Hurricane Irma will receive a truck load of goods donated by Lake of the Ozarks area residents. Many people have undergone up to weeks of no power and no running water. Many have lost their homes and their contents. People are in need of basic necessities just to get by. It's going to be a long road to recovery ahead, and every little bit helps. Donation Items Needed Items that we use everyday and often take for granted are what the people affected by these hurricanes need. Here's a list of items that we would like to collect: Bottled Wa...