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A Speedy and Efficient Deployment Strategy for Flooding

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Flooding can happen fast. Sometimes you have days of notice to prepare as a flood works it’s way to your shores in the form of a tropical storm. Sometimes you only have hours as a flash flood has picked up and left you stranded. Because Mother Nature makes things unexpected, it’s important to have a strategy that is fast and efficient for those moments when it matters most. This is by Big Bags USA has created our fast deploying flood barriers and we want you to know all about them. Here are a few reasons our flood barriers are considered the best, and why your community will want to have them on hand. It’s All About Speed & Efficiency What makes our flood barriers stand out is that they are a ground confirming system that is both simple and easy. In fact, there is no other system on the market that can compare. W hy Is Setup So Fast? Here is a brief breakdown of the setup process so that you can see how quickly these sandbags can be deployed. Necessary equipment for any deployment ...

The Cost Savings of Big Bags USA Flood Barriers

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Flooding has many components to it. It’s emotional, it affects safety, but it’s also incredibly costly. An average from 2016-2018 showed that over those three years the U.S. experienced  disaster costs exceeding $150 billion a year . At Big Bags USA, our  protective flood barriers  have a simplistic design that allows for more systems to be deployed by fewer workers using less training and natural resources than sandbags. This in itself is a huge savings, but it doesn’t stop there.  There are enough things to be concerned about when flooding happens, don’t make filling sandbags one of them! Here are a few ways that our product can not only be time-saving, but more importantly cost-effective for your home, your business, and your community. Cost & Savings There are many protective flood barrier products on the market to stop, prevent, and divert the flow of water and land containment. While many of these products work well, we feel it is best to identify any uniq...

Our Top 7 Flood Barrier Blog Posts

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This summer makes seven years that we’ve been blogging! The last seven years have held so many highs and lows, and we have been honored to be on the emergency call list of so many states and towns during a disaster. If this is your first introduction to Big Bags USA, a quick review is that we make the best flood barriers on the market . They are fast to assemble, extremely sturdy, cost-effective, and even reusable. For communities that are looking for a high-quality flood barrier , Big Bags USA has got your back. Without further ado, here are the top seven posts we have had over the last seven years! Some are covering old disasters that we’ve had a part in helping. Others are a great introduction to our product! #7. National Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 6-12 Published on May 4th, 2018 Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 6th to May 12th this year. The National Weather Service is encouraging everyone to take this time to help build a weather-ready nation. Now is the time that ...

Big Bags USA Flood Barriers & International Mud Month

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Did you know that June is International Mud Month? The original goal behind it was to remind us of the outdoors, the organized chaos of mother nature, and maintaining a connection to it. However, it also seems like a good time to talk about mudslides, how they affect the country, and why Big Bags USA can be a protector from there. Here are a few things you need to know about mudslides, and how our flood barriers protect from mudslides . Getting Up Close and Personal With Mudslides Not every state experiences mudslides, but for those that do, it can be devastating. Some of the most common states to experience mudslides are New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, and California. What makes mudslides exceptionally prevalent is that they are often tied to wildfires. These natural disasters are incredibly devastating for a community, so if there’s a tool that can help - it’s time to use it! Thankfully, that’s where Big Bags USA comes into play. The Makeup Of a Mudslide Burned slopes are extremely ...