Preparing for Flooding in 2020

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 your area is to flooding BEFORE weather comes can be a huge advantage. You can check out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for online flood maps, as well as risk levels of specific geographic areas.

If that isn’t enough, you can also contact your county planning division for an assessment of your flood risk.

Prepare Emergency Supply Kits

If you aren’t sure where to start, there are some excellent resources online to aid in your preparation. Visiting ready.gov is a great resource if you want to know how to prepare for inclement weather as well as other disasters. You can also find checklists online (even on our own blog!) to show what you should pack in your emergency kits. These are pretty standardized, and you can have one for your home, workplace, and even your car so that you are ready at a moment's notice!

Plan an Evacuation Route

One of the best things you can do is know the way in and out of your immediate geographic area so that when you need to navigate it, you can. You’ll want to stay on higher ground if you do have to evacuate. You also want to make sure that all family members know where they are supposed to meet, so go over the plans with the whole family!

Think About Communication

During an emergency, you’ll want to know how you will communicate with your family. Texts and the messages are faster than a phone call, but sometimes a phone call can be the best way to know the message was received.

Save Documents

Copy, save or upload your important papers and documents. This will include insurance policies, photographs of the items in your home, and other important records like leases or birth certificates.



How Does Your Community Prepare?

Knowing what your local area does to prepare for floods can be a lifesaver - literally! Many communities that experience catastrophic floods have found that Big Bags USA is the fastest and easiest flood barrier on the market. You don’t want to waste time and resources when in the middle of a crisis, which is what makes our products so unique. We make it both fast and easy to stock our flood barriers, and this year we also made it on the GSA Advantage Schedule 84. This can make it SO much easier for communities to get the tools they need to prepare.

From all of us at DRIPS LLC, exclusive United States manufacturer of the BIG BAGS USA barrier systems, we want you to know our mission is to save lives, protect property and reduce human suffering. With strategies in place during your "action" stage, we teach you how to defend roadways and property from any rising water. Ready to get started? We want to help!

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If you have an immediate need for our systems or have any questions for us, please call us toll-free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.


ALWAYS READY TO HELP LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL AGENCIES ... BE PREPARED!

Location: Camdenton, MO 65020, USA

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