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At Big Bags USA, we specialize in flood barriers for areas all around the country. We have gone to many numerous locations to help communities set them up, and prepare for the impending disaster. While our flood barriers  can stand on their own (haha - get it??), having some accessories can certainly make the process faster and/or easier for your team. If you are planning on using Big Bags USA flood barriers to protect your home, business, or community from the next flood incident, here is a quick overview of our additional products - if you need them, now is a great time to stock up. First: Meet Our Flood Barriers Before we get into the accessories, we wanted to give you a brief overview of our flood barrier systems. They are a five bag polypropylene flood barrier system. A single system measures 15 feet in length, by 36 inches wide, and 40 inches high. A single person can carry, place, and deploy the system in a few minutes. The system boasts a 10 mil impermeable water-sid...

If you live in an area that is prone to hurricane flooding in the United States - then the mention of a hurricane preparation kit shouldn’t be a surprise. Indeed, you generally have a few days to get the supplies you need when a hurricane is first spotted. However, if you wait until the last minute (like everyone else), then you may find a limited supply to choose from. Here at Big Bags USA , we go into many communities and find that some are prepared, and some who aren’t. It’s our goal to help areas prepare for expected and unexpected flooding, and while our specialty is with economic and FAST flood barriers, we also wanted to pass along some tips for preparing a hurricane safety kit . The Basics of a Supply Kit It’s time to start your prep kit, and you’ll want to start by getting an airtight plastic gab to put all of your disaster supply kits. It’s easiest when you use two easy to carry containers such as plastic bins or duffel bags. You will then fill the containers with th...

There are times when you just don’t have time to guard against flooding. Recent floods happened on the east coast where the water came and there wasn’t time to react. However, there are many times where you have some time to set up some sandbags, guard your properties and businesses, and you just need to know about the best products. Big Bags flood barriers offer a RAPID deployment of sandbags. They are also ground conforming systems that are both simple and easy. In fact, no other system on the market is as versatile and user-friendly. Here are a few things that make our product stand out, as well as an example to see how FAST our flood barriers are deployed. Ground Conforming & Goes Around Corners! Big Bags USA protective flood barrier systems are ground conforming and therefore have the ability to be deployed on terrain that is uneven or unleveled with negligible preparations. The protective flood barrier system is well suited for corner and curved deployments. The system...

Are you curious about what is happening to your neighbors around you? While it may be sunny and summery in one area of the country, other areas could be experiencing an onslaught of water and flooding. At Big Bags USA , we make it a point to stay on top of the flooding , because we offer a flood barrier product that could make the difference for so many communities. We have been known to pick up, pack up and head to a different part of the state or country because we have been called a minutes notice to help. Here are some headlines showing what's happening around the nation, if you are experiencing flooding in your area, or your community is prone to flooding - please, ask your leaders to invest in Big Bags USA. Our barriers have made all of the difference for so many. It's All About New Orleans Right Now There is a tropical storm headed for the Gulf of Mexico, and New Orleans is the expected target. The flooding has already begun, and as you'll be able to tell by ...

The U.S. has been through quite the wet year over the last few months. Between the epic floods that happened through the Midwest and upcoming hurricane season, the Big Bags team has been kept busy. We created the fastest to deploy sandbags on the market because we wanted communities to feel safer and be given the best tools to protect themselves. From all of the different types of floods that the area can experience, we want to be there to help through them all. Here are a few different types of flooding, how (and who) they affect communities, and how Big Bags USA is specifically designed as the best flood barrier on the market to combat their effects. Overbank Flooding This is generally the first thing people think of when they think of “flooding.” Rivers will get filled to capacity because of heavy rains or melting snow, and this water can then affect the areas around it. This is the biggest cause of floods through the Midwest, and it can take DAYS to dissipate. In the fl...

The flooding in the Midwest is finally starting to taper off. This has been one of the wettest seasons the area has seen in years, with many going to say that it's one of the worst floods in the last decade. We're thankful for the season slowing down because our neighbors in the Midwest needed a break. However, as we wind down in one area, we're going to be ramping up in another. Hurricane season is coming, and we'll be watching for potential flooding to our friends and neighbors in the south and on the east coast.  Big Bags USA  wishes that we could help every single town and city who are experiencing flooding, which is why we created our  economical flood barriers . Check out these maps, as well as some info about the flooding - we want to help! Spring Flooding 2019  One of the biggest concerns that people are noticing is that  spring flooding this year  is affected by how wet it has been since last summer. Much of the Midwest has...