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2020 has been a year for the books in so many ways. The flooding has been less of a concern than it was last year for the much of the Midwest, and we are so thankful for that! Navigating a pandemic as well as a huge flooding crisis would have been such a challenging and emotional situation for so many. With that being said, as we move out of the spring flooding season, it’s time to start looking at the hurricane season for 2020. There is still time to prepare for what is expected, and the team at Big Bags USA wants to make sure that your community is safe and ready. Here are a few predictions that are being suggested about the 2020 hurricane season, and what you can do to prepare. 2020 Hurricane Season When preparing for the Atlantic hurricane season in 2020, you can expect that it will go from June 1st to November 30th. This means that you still have time to prepare your community and your family or businesses for the unexpected. Here are a few things to keep in mind as we revi...

As we move through the rainy spring season, it’s always important to know how you can protect your family and your businesses from flooding, and how to recover from it. FEMA urges everyone to use extreme caution during the flood recovery process. Flood damage can also pose a serious threat to homes - from structural damage to your home to mold issues. Here are a few things you want to do and a few things you want to avoid if you are ever involved in a flooding situation. Flood Recovery Dos Do report any flood damage to local officials. Do file a claim with your insurance company. Do register for FEMA disaster assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. FEMA grants may help pay for a temporary place to stay, make essential repairs or replace certain damaged contents. Do take photographs of flood damage because your insurance company may want to see them. Do keep recovery-related receipts. Both FEMA and your insurance company may want to see them for reimbursement purposes. D...

Spring is always an interesting season - and by interesting we mean that it keeps you on your toes! Flooding has been a huge issue for many areas of the Midwest over the last few years, but for those along the Missouri River, this is an understatement. If you live or have land along the Missouri River, coming up with a flood protection plan is going to be essential. Here are a few things that are being said about flooding along the Missouri River in 2020 and how Big Bags USA is prepared to help these areas out. Flood Outlook Along the Missouri River for 2020 The National Weather Service has shown that spring has been kind so far. However, there is still a high flood risk for areas in eastern South Dakota, eastern North Dakota, eastern Nebraska, western Iowa, and eastern Kansas and Missouri because of the soil saturation levels. Thankfully the lack of rain and the warm temperatures are allowing for gradual snowmelt across these areas. Thankfully, the U.S. Army Corps of Enginee...

Big Bags USA is proud to offer a flood barrier solution, but it won’t do your community any good if you don’t purchase it. Every single one of our Big Bags USA flood barrier systems are made out of the highest quality materials in the heart of the USA, right in Missouri. While this is a huge source of pride for us, there are so many other reasons that your community should invest in our flood barrier products . Here are a few of our favorite reasons, and we hope that as you realize how practical our systems are, you will be ready to get them into your community! They Are FAST The deployment of our Big Bags USA ground conforming systems is both simple and easy. No other system on the market is as versatile and user friendly. Compare for yourself. A typical deployment team would be six men. 2-man system set-up (placing and opening systems on-site in flood control location), System connector (man with screw-gun following set-up crew, connecting systems before filling)Truck opera...

When it rains, it pours. This seems like an appropriate time to use this statement as our world is facing a pandemic, but also as our country is heading into a time that is most known for flooding and all-around foul weather. The spring season is well known for rains, snowmelt, and even tornadoes, so adding in a virus that has so many quarantined to their homes is going to make for a really unique situation. Big Bags USA has developed our high-quality, FAST flood barrier system because we know that communities and individuals need a way to protect their homes and their businesses. Here are a few things to keep in mind as everyone navigates the next few weeks, the goal is to prepare as much as possible and avoid as many catastrophes as possible. First Things First You must know that the Big Bags USA team is taking every precaution necessary when it comes to the coronavirus. Our finished products are stored inside a climate-controlled environment with no one touching them. We hav...