Saving Money on Flood Protection with Big Bags USA

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 flood barriers at a great economical price, with the most affordable price per linear foot. Another highly notable benefit if the reduced amount of resources needed. One Big Bags USA® flood barrier system replaces 750 regular sandbags. If you were to stack regular sandbags to meet 40" in height, it would be equal to 1500 sandbags. By using the Big Bags USA® systems, you can save up to 52% on the raw materials alone! Saving sand saves on operating costs, less freight and machine maintenance, fewer fuel costs and less labor, which all contribute to a better looking bottom line.

Need Proof?

In June of 2008, the predicted flood stage of Canton, MO was 2 feet above the levee system that stretches around the town. Emergency management teams were tasked with raising the top of the levees 2 feet, using a barrier of sandbags. Below you will see documentation from FEMA on the flooding event using traditional sandbags, as well as what it would have cost for the same event using Big Bags USA® flood barriers instead:

Traditional Sandbags
2,400 people required
3 miles of sandbags at 2 feet high = 725,000 sandbags
40-45,000 man-hours
29 million lbs of sand were moved 5 times from sandbags to placement on the levee
145 million lbs total sand moved over 6 days
$40,000 for lumber to backboard the sandbags
$130,500 in sand for sandbags
$38,000 water and food for sandbags crews
$950,000 spent by Culver College on housing, food and other services
TOTAL COST: $1,158,500

Big Bags USA® Flood Barriers
24 people required, at 4 teams of 6 men
3 miles of Big Bags USA® flood barrier systems = 1,056 flood-barriers
22 hours estimated for project completion = 528 man-hours
1,056 Big Bags USA® systems @ $395 each = $417,120
Sand @ 12 yd. x 1,056 = $12,672
Estimated water and food (based from above) $432
TOTAL COST: $430, 224
Canton, MO could have saved $728,276 if they had used the Big Bags USA® flood barrier system.


BIG Savings & Big Bags USA® Go Hand In Hand

Did you know that Big Bags USA® is the fastest deployed barrier on the market? Our product can meet the demands at a fraction of the cost. PLUS, our flood barrier systems can be re-used, so there’s no need to budget for new bags every year. If your community is ready to make the investment, we are ready to help! We have also made it easier than ever to get Big Bags USA® barriers in your town through GSA Advantage Schedule 84. If you want to learn more, check out the links in our footer! No sandbag deployment method equals the speed in which a Big Bags USA® flood barrier can be placed - let’s get you started!

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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.


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Location: Camdenton, MO 65020, USA

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