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With the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season underway, there's a lot of information swirling around about these dangerous storms. Today's blog from Big Bags USA® discusses some common myths about hurricane and offers some insight into the truth. Myth #1: Opening a Window During the Storm will Stabilize Pressure.  The common belief that opening a window in your home will equalize the pressure from the storm is a total myth. Buildings aren't airtight, and there are many little openings throughout a home that would make opening a window unnecessary. The only thing that would do is create an opening for rain and debris to enter your home. In addition, leaving large openings for wind to come in and cause even more damage inside your home. Myth #2: Taping Windows will Prevent them from Shattering.  According to the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, 54% of Americans believe that placing tape over their windows will protect the glass from shattering during a hurricane. Un...

BIG BAGS = BIG SAVINGS  The simplistic design of Big Bags USA® flood barriers allows more systems to be deployed by fewer workers, using less training and natural resources than sandbags. One Big Bags USA® protective flood barrier system replaces 750 regular sandbags. While the cost of sandbags themselves may seem inexpensive, the cost involved with deployment and cleanup adds up quickly. Keep reading to learn more about the difference between traditional sandbags and Big Bags USA® sandbag barriers . Traditional Sandbags  The filling and distributing of sandbags is grueling work. It takes an enormous amount of labor and resources to locate, fill and deploy sandbags. The majority of sandbags are filled by hand, one at a time - and that's a two person job. Once full, those 45-75 pound bags need to be carried to the desired location. The number of bags required for proper flood mitigation makes this a daunting task. In addition, the sandbags must be layered and stacked ...

The time of year has come that people along the coastlines are bracing for another hurricane season. Last year brought major storms to the United States, and this year's goal is to be better prepared. Today's blog from Big Bags USA® offers the ultimate checklist for hurricane preparedness . We want you and your property to be safe this storm season. Standard Essentials for Your Preparedness Kit  You never know what's going to happen when a hurricane hits. You could become trapped in your house for days, often times without power. Here's a list of standard essentials you'll want to make sure you have in your hurricane preparedness kit: Portable mobile phone chargers with cords  Solar-powered mobile phone chargers with cords  LED lanterns  Flashlights and headlamps (LED are best)  Batteries (NOT rechargeable)  Matches and multi-purpose lighters  Several battery operated fans & hand-held fans  Manual can opener  Canned fo...

With hurricane season upon us, now's the time to be thinking about how you can prepare your property. While it can be difficult to protect your home from hurricane force winds, there are some steps you can take to minimize the damage. Below, Big Bags USA® shares 4 landscaping tips to better prepare your property for a potential hurricane. 1. Choose the Right Plants.  Salt can have a major impact on plant growth. During a hurricane, storm surge and high winds can cause something called salt spray. This is when tiny droplets of salty water are thrown into the air from the waves breaking. Properties in coastal regions should prepare for salt spray by planting the right greenery. You want to choose plants that can handle salt on their stems, leaves and roots. 2. Plant Your Trees Properly.  Some trees are prone to more damage than others. Trees with shallow roots, planted in soft soil have more of a tendency to topple over in high winds. Not only do you want to make su...