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Disaster can strike anyone anywhere. The word “disaster” is, of course, a very broad term and we’re going to narrow it down to flooding, as this is the type of disaster that we specialize in. Preparing for an unknown and inexperienced disaster, like flooding, can feel overwhelming and maybe even a bit confusing. However, having a plan in place is one of the best ways to give you home, business, and family a chance at minimizing the damage. Do 1 Thing is a web-based program that is designed to prepare your family for emergencies throughout the year. The theme for January is to “Make a Plan,” so we’re going to lines out a few things your family can plan to do to prepare for a flooding disaster . #1. Learn About Common Disasters to Your Area and Plan for What You Will Do Different areas are prone to different types of disasters, so it’s important to know which ones are going to affect you and what you need to do to prepare for them. One of the first things you can consider is i...

Big Bags USA® flood barriers are strong, fast to deploy, and made specifically to serve your flooding needs. However, there are so many other things that can be done with our high-quality flood barriers . Some companies use them for water diversion, others use them for traffic safety, and they are even used as construction assistance! The Big Bags USA® flood barrier system is very versatile and can be used in many different situations. If you aren’t sure whether our product would fit your needs, here are a few different industries that have utilized our products in the past to give you some ideas. The National Guard During the 2010 flood fight in North Dakota, National Guardsmen had the opportunity to place and fill a new Big Bags USA® flood barrier system . The system is 15-feet wide and 3-feet high. Once filled the barrier is equal to about 750 traditional sandbags. Check out the video below: State Transportation Departments In 2011, the Missouri Department of Transpo...

Now that winter is here, it’s time to talk about the elephant in the room - ice dams. Snow and ice, while mixed with flooding, can cause major property damage, but Big Bags USA® is here to help. Our innovative flood barriers  have been field-tested and they are proven to protect against ice dams as well as other floating debris. If you want to protect against the damage that ice dams can cause, here are a few things you need to know. What Are Ice Dams? An ice dam (also known as an "ice jam") is made up of pieces of floating ice that accumulates behind an obstruction of the water flow. This can include river bends, mouths of tributaries, and points where the river slope decreases, as well as dams and bridges. The accumulation of ice chunks can cause flooding upstream, and if the obstruction breaks suddenly, flash flooding can occur downstream. Here are some interesting details about the two main types of ice jams: Freeze-Up Jams - this type of ice jam occurs when ex...

After the flooding that happened in spring 2019, many communities would be well advised to put a plan of action in place. There are many places at risk of flooding without any plan, supplies, or preparation, and Big Bags USA® wants to change that. Do you know how to protect your community, home, or business if a flood were to happen? Sandbags are probably the first thing that comes to mind, which is where Big Bags USA® comes into play! Our flood barrier system is superior to traditional sandbags, and by switching, you can save both time and money on flood protection. Here are a few important things to remember when considering flood protection . Great For Budgeting Our Big Bags USA® system was designed specifically for simplicity. These systems can be deployed by fewer workers while also using less training and resources than traditional sandbags. There are a lot of products on the market, but none are going to compare quite the way Big Bags USA® will. We offer high-quality fl...

It should come as no surprise that the flooding in 2019 left many communities bewildered. It was devastating what happened in the Midwest, and many of the hurricanes that happened at the end of the year also left costly damages in their wake. We wish that we could say that type of flooding will never happen again, but unfortunately, there are already predictions happening for 2020 that are expecting more flooding again in the coming year. One of the best things we can do for communities is to help them prepare for the inevitable. Just because it doesn’t flood this year doesn’t mean it won’t next. Just because your town has never flooded doesn’t mean that it won’t. This is where Big Bags USA comes into play. We can help businesses, homeowners, and entire communities prepare for devastating floods with the best flood barriers on the market . Here are a few ways you can prepare for flooding in the coming year! Know Your Flood Risk Taking time to learn about how susceptible y...