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No matter what time of year, there are always flooding incidences happening around the country. Sometimes it's due to a hurricane and tropical storm flooding, other times, it's due to flash flooding, and other times it's due to snowmelt. No matter what season we're in, there is no area completely safe from the risk of flooding . Through September, there have been hurricanes, flash flooding, and many communities have experienced loss. Big Bags USA hates to see these families and communities experiencing these challenges, which was what fueled us to create our flood barrier system . We'll tell you some more about it below, but first, let's take a look at some of the weather reports around the country. Nashville homes not in flood plains still flooding Even in areas that are not in the flood plain, many homes have experienced flooding - some up to three times in the Green Hills area. Some homes that haven't experienced flooding like this have been find...

The Big Bags USA® Flood Barrier was designed to specifically make it faster and easier than ever to deploy and tear down a flood barrier system . So many communities, homes, and businesses are at risk because they aren’t adequately prepared to deal with the numerous types of flooding that can be inflicted on an area. You can’t stop the floodwaters, but you can help prepare for them and redirect them depending on the systems that you have in place. If you haven’t ever heard of Big Bags USA , now is the time to get educated. Check out these frequently asked questions about our systems, you may just find them to be the perfect solution for your state. Did you miss part one? You can check it out here: FAQs About Big Bags USA® Flood Barriers - Part 1 Q: What is the best way to fill the sandbags? A: Big Bags USA flood barrier systems are easily filled to the top or near the top of bags height. There are no additional ‘techniques or requirements’ to fill the sandbags. The flood...

We are smack dab in the middle of hurricane season, and as much as we hate to see the damage that comes from this time, we love to see communities acting proactively to prepare. The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season is an ongoing event, starting on June 1, 2019, and going through November 30, 2019. As of the beginning of August, the season probability estimated there would be 10-17 named storms, 5-9 hurricanes, and 2-4 major hurricanes. Here are a few things that are important to know about hurricanes, some interesting facts, and some things you can do to help protect your home, business, and community. Hurricane Facts Hurricanes are giant tropical storms that produce heavy rainfall and super-strong winds. Hurricanes rotate around a circular center called the “eye“, where it is generally calm with no clouds. Surrounding the eye is the eyewall – the most dangerous part of the hurricane with the strongest winds, thickest clouds and heaviest rain! Most hurricanes occur harmlessly...

Hurricane Dorian has hit landfall and is raging across the North Carolina coast. The storm took a turn, and while it didn’t wipe through Florida and Georgia like anticipated, we are still seeing devastation as it wipes through the towns in North Carolina. It hit Friday morning at 8:35 am EST and maximum sustained winds of 90 mph with a central pressure of 956. Big Bags USA keeps tabs on the storms so we know which communities will need our assistance, so here are a few things to know about hurricane preparation, the devastation happening from Dorian, and how you can protect your communities in the future from these catastrophic storms. As The Storm Moves On  You would think that the initial storm is what needs to be feard, but it’s the impacts and after-effects that you will continue to feel. The backside of Dorian brought a storm surge from Pamlico Sound which resulted in a rapid rise in the water levels at Ocracoke and Hatteras. A flash flood emergency was issued by the ...