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We're right at the end of the holiday season, and just heading into some long winter months. You may not be thinking of it now, but come spring, you could be wishing you had! Flood preparation , the peace of mind that is so often overlooked this time of year. We've had an exceptionally stormy year, and it's hard to predict what spring 2021 is going to throw our way. Preparing for spring flooding  now could have a huge impact on how successful your flood mitigation efforts are when spring arrives. At Big Bags USA, we understand the critical nature of flooding and the need to protect ourselves from it. We're here today to give you 4 tips to help you prepare for spring flooding.  Evaluate Your Level of Risk While it's true that some areas of the country are more prone to flooding, no state is totally exempt from flooding. It can occur in several ways, by weather, snowmelt, or man-made structures failing, but is no less dangerous. With such an underlying risk, it's ...

 Flooding can cause catastrophic damages with lingering effects. So, when dealing with your flood preparedness plans , it's important to take them very seriously. Doing so will allow you to mitigate flood damages and minimize the chance of injury. At Big Bags USA, our patented flood barrier system  was created to serve as an innovative solution for your flood preparation needs. In this week's blog, we're highlighting a few of the areas around the country that are experiencing or at risk of experiencing flooding. Dec. 23 - Christmas Week Storm Spreads Snow, Strong Winds, Heavy Rain, and Severe Storms Across Central, East U.S. "A potent storm will spread snow, strong winds, flooding rainfall, and severe thunderstorms across parts of the central and eastern states from today into early Christmas Day. Snowfall whipped around by gusty winds will result in dangerous travel conditions across the Northern Plains and upper Midwest into Wednesday evening. Blizzard conditions are...

It may be hard to believe, but much of the United State is at risk for flooding during the wintertime. You've likely never considered it as you are focused on the cold, snowfall, and icy conditions, but where do you think much of that water goes after the snow and ice melt? Today, Big Bags USA®  is here to highlight the top reasons that the US experiences winter flooding and how you can help protect yourself from it. Read on to learn more! Causes of Winter Flooding There are many different factors that can lead to winter flooding, and as such, it is important to become more familiar with the cause and effects. The most common cause of winter flooding is typically stemming from rapid snowmelt, ice jams, or coastal flooding.   You'll also have to consider the different types of weather that you experience across the country. The East Coast, for example, is susceptible to winter flooding due to the large, low-pressure areas and northeastern winds causing coastal flooding fro...

 When it comes to flooding, leave nothing to chance! It's essential to your safety, as well as the protection of your assets that you take precautions and have flood preparedness plans in place. When it comes to being prepared, Big Bags USA answered the call with our patented flood barrier system . In this week's blog, we're going to showcase a few of the flooding incidents/risks in the US as of December. Read on to learn more! Dec. 11th - Flood Warning: Effingham, GA & Screven, GA The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Savannah River near Clyo. * Until Saturday afternoon. * At 9:15 AM EST Friday, the stage was 11.2 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast, the river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 8.8 feet Wednesday morning. * Impact, at 11.0 feet, the back yards of several homes on Tom...

 When people think of the Big Bags USA® brand, they typically think of flood barriers or flood preparedness and mitigation plans. And while that is a large part of Big Bag USA, our barriers also function just as well as providing innovative solutions to common needs of construction job sites. We're here today to provide some insight into the Big Bags USA system and how our bags work wonders as construction barriers . Read on to learn more about these game-changing barrier systems. Solutions Provided by Big Bags USA System We set out to provide an innovative solution to many problems that we've uncovered over years of research and analysis. When you implement the Big Bags USA barrier system into your construction site, you'll be able to swiftly and effectively handle the following needs: Cofferdam Weir Water Diversion Coastal Erosion & Soil Erosion Dewatering Temporary Barrier Large Sandbag Dam Flood Barriers Berm The superior alternative to small sandbags, aqua dams, w...

 The risk of flooding is ever prevalent in nearly any area, whether from mother nature or a man-made structure failing. Regardless, floodwaters are hazardous and can cause severe damage to communities, as well as having lingering aftereffects that can last months to years. This is one of many reasons it's advised to be proactive with your flood preparedness needs and why we created our patented flood barrier system . Today, we're here to highlight a few of the flooding risks and happenings over the last couple of weeks. Read on to learn more! 11/25 - Temps and humidity rise ahead of front; showers, storms possible Temperatures and humidity levels have risen in advance of a front that approaches our area. The colder air won't be able to push in until we reach the end of the Thanksgiving weekend, but as the front gets closer we'll have to dodge showers and storms. Some of the storms could be severe, but the odds for that aren't overwhelming but we'll be watching ...

There are many benefits of diverting water, whether permanent or temporary. Our flood barrier system can help solve a lot of water diversion solutions. Whether your issue is caused by mother nature or stems from a man-made change, Big Bags USA is here to help protect your land! Used by construction companies, farmers, municipalities, and many more agencies, our flood barrier sandbags are trusted by many to divert water and protect property. Learn just a few of the common problems our system can solve: 1) Approaching Flood Waters A fast and simple solution for containment and deferment of flood water. Help prevent disaster with the help of our large sandbags.  2) Raising Water Over Levee In the event of possible levee over topping, Big Bags USA flood barrier system can easily add up to an additional 6ft. Add to the height of your levee to best protect the land on the other side of your levee.  3) Work Where Water is Located Coffer dams are made with Big Bags USA flood bar...

We are amidst a record hurricane season as we head into November 2020, with Tropical Storm Eta being the 28th named storm of the year. Eta continues to dump massive amounts of rain across the eastern coastline, causing flooding and creating severe flood risks throughout Florida, the Carolinas, and Virginia. Floodwaters are extremely dangerous and can have lingering aftereffects. So, when it's time to face the storm, Big Bags USA is here to assist with flood preparedness ,  flood control , and flood barrier systems . Today, we're here to relay the latest information regarding Eta's impact and course to help inform communities at risk. Eta makes landfall in Florida, pummels Carolinas, Virginia with dangerous flooding: Latest "Eta made landfall early Thursday as a tropical storm near Cedar Key, Florida, and is now charging up the coast, pummeling the Carolinas and Virginia with dangerous flooding. As Eta moves north, some areas in North Carolina and Virginia have reported...

While Big Bags USA is known for our flood barrier and flood control systems, our sandbags  work well as construction barriers , serving as an essential tool that construction companies can utilize to increase productivity, save money, and efficiently dewater a project site . The Big Bags barrier system is also a state of the art water diversion tool that can offer assistance to government municipalities in need of flood control systems. If your company or municipality is in need of innovative solutions to dewatering or floodwater control, read on to learn more about our barrier systems!  Dewatering Made Simple Big Bags USA heavy-duty construction barriers provide a re-usable alternative to sheet pile cofferdams, sandbag barriers, water barriers, single FIBC bags, super sacks, and aqua dams. One system (comprised of 5 individual bags connected to one another) is 15’ long, 36” wide, and 40” tall. One, five bag system, can be placed and filled by two men in less than 10 mi...

As we near the final month of the hurricane season the weather is still quite active, with tropical storms and hurricanes still wreaking havoc across the globe, causing widespread flooding and damages. Flooding is a serious natural disaster and can arise in nearly any area, so having flood control systems in place prior to the event is essential for minimizing damages and saving lives. This is where Big Bags USA and our patented flood barrier systems can help! Our quality product, combined with our diligent and determined team provides second to none disaster relief service to your community. Oct. 28 -  Hurricane Zeta roars inland after slamming New Orleans "As the latest overachieving storm in an unforgiving and record-setting season, Hurricane Zeta roared ashore in southeast Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon. The powerful Category 2 hurricane, which struck near Cocodrie, La., intensified right up until landfall, defying earlier forecasts for a substantially weaker storm. Shortly...