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Groundwater plays a huge role in day to day lives, even if you don’t realize it. Groundwater supplies drinking water for 51% of the total U.S. population and 99% of the rural population . Groundwater also helps grow our food, it’s used as an important component in many industrial processes, and it’s a source of recharge for lakes, rivers, and wetlands. We want to take an in-depth look into the current groundwater conditions across the United States, as well as dive into how frozen groundwater and flooding can also be affected. What Is Groundwater? Groundwater is the water that is found underground in the cracks and spaces. It’s stored in and moves slowly through geologic formations of soil, sand, and rocks. These spaces are called aquifers, and the speed at which the groundwater flows depends on the size of the spaces in the soil or rock. Groundwater can be found almost everywhere. The water table could be deep or shallow, and it could rise or fall depending on many factors. O...

In 2018, the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program awarded 1,598 grants across 54 states, territories, and tribes. This totaled more than $930 million dollars. The biggest questions to ask, then, are how you can get access to this grant money, when do you have to apply for it, and how can you make it a priority in your area. Big Bags USA® knows how important flooding preparation is, it can truly make or break your efforts. Get the Grant Money The eligibility for grant money applies to all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, as well as many other Federally recognized areas. Local governments are considered sub-applicants and must apply to their applicant state/territory. You will apply for this money with your state Emergency Management Agency or the office that has primary flood plain management responsibility. One thing to remember is that only one application will be accepted from each state, tribe or territory. FEMA produced a flowchart to make it easier ...

While there are a large majority of locations where flooding is expected, in many areas, flooding can be sudden and unexpected. Flash floods, flooding related to hurricanes, or even winter flooding from snowmelt are all very realistic ways that flooding can happen. At Big Bags USA®, we see many ways that flooding impacts homes and families, which is why we do what we do. Our flood barrier system was created to make a difference in towns and communities by providing quick and easy tools that guard against flooding . Here are some fun and fast facts about flooding and being prepared for flooding! A flood or flash flood can happen in all 50 states in the U.S. Everywhere is a flood zone because where there is water, there can be flooding. Flash floods can bring walls of water from 10 to 20 feet high. For the past 30 years, flooding has resulted in almost $8 billion in damage each year. Flooding can be caused by spring thawing (snow and frozen grounds melting in the spring), he...