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There is something both devastating and incredible about the way the weather works. In one moment it can be a peaceful and beautiful place and then in another, it can turn into whipping winds and rising floodwaters. 2019 has had it’s share of intense weather, from the spring floods in the Midwest to hurricanes in the Atlantic. Big Bags USA makes it a point to travel around to the different areas that are experiencing the catastrophic flooding to assist with the fastest flood barriers available, which means we’ve been around the country a lot this year. Here is a quick review of the year to bring to mind what our communities have experienced at the hand of Mother Nature. Spring Floods in the Midwest 2019 has been quite the year in terms of flooding. There have been over 10 billion -dollars worth of weather and climate change disasters this year, according to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. Some of the biggest happened along the Mississippi, Missouri, and Arkansas rivers. Th...

Did you know that there is no area 100% protected from flooding ? I can happen any time of year, in any area, and sometimes without any warning. Because flooding can be so unpredictable, communities need to have a game plan for how they want to handle flooding, what resources they need to keep on hand and a list of companies that you can count on in your time of need. Because flooding is no respecter of persons, here are some really interesting statistics about flooding to get you thinking about it. Flooding Facts & Statistics Flooding is the No. 1 natural disaster in the United States. From 2005 to 2014, the average flood claim was $42,000, and total flood insurance claims averaged more than $3.5 billion per year. Nationally, the average flood premium is $700 per year. One of the few options for assistance to people who do not buy flood insurance is a Federal disaster loan. This loan is paid back with interest. Over ten years, that insurance would have saved the home...

Flooding is an epidemic that can happen at any point throughout the year, at any point in the country. 2019 was a really hard year for so many areas of the United States, with the Midwest flooding in the spring , hurricanes in the fall and winter, and the lingering effects of those storms. At Big Bags USA, we hate to see individuals, businesses, and communities suffer from the result of flooding. While we realize that there is only so much you can do to protect your belongings, we also know that having the right tools on hand can make all of the difference. We created our easy deploy flood barrier system because we know that so many communities could be spared the devastation with the right tools. Have you heard about our system? If you haven’t, we are going to give you a quick overview to introduce you! It’s not only fast, but it’s affordable, can be counted towards government grant money from disasters, and it doesn’t take a lot of fancy equipment for a city to deploy. Big B...

With the holidays ahead and a whole season of winter just past that, it seems unthinkable to start planning for spring flooding . However, your level of preparation could have a strong impact on how your spring season goes, so it’s not a bad idea to start thinking about it. Spring 2019 threw a lot of curveballs to the Midwest states and agricultural and community areas were bombarded with storms, snowmelt, and floodwaters. It wasn’t what anyone was expecting, but it was disastrous all the same, and many areas are still experiencing the setbacks from that weather. At Big Bags USA, we know how quickly flooding can impact your life, which was why we created a product to help communities, businesses, homes, and agricultural areas get ahead of Mother Nature and start planning. Here are a few things you can start doing now to get a head start on Spring weather. You can’t predict the future, but you can plan for the unexpected! Evaluate Your Risk No state is exempt from flooding. Th...