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Flooding is an issue no matter what time of the year, but August has some unique flooding situations that come up. June through November is the Atlantic hurricane season, and we aren’t even at the peak of the season. With many major hurricanes and storms coming through the nation, we wanted to take a moment to highlight what is happening around the country to our neighbors, family, and friends. Hurricane Laura's winds batter Louisiana, killing six "Winds of up to 150mph (240km/h) caused severe damage, with power cuts to more than half a million homes and a chemical fire from an industrial plant. But the feared 20ft (6m) storm surge was avoided as the hurricane, the state's biggest, tracked further east. Laura has now been downgraded to tropical storm status. It has since crossed into Arkansas. At 19:00 local time (00:00 GMT) on Thursday the National Hurricane Center said the storm had weakened to maximum sustained winds of 40mph (65km/h) , but was still bringing heavy rain...

In the last several years, just about every part of the country has been touched by flooding. Flash flooding, hurricanes, mudslides, snowmelt, an incredible amount of rain - we’ve seen in all! What if there was a flood barrier that could work in all of those situations, was fast to deploy, could be used on all types of ground cover, and was still affordable? The good news is that Big Bags USA flood barriers are here to fill the void, which is why they were chosen for the top 10 Best Flood Barriers list! As we find ourselves going into hurricane season, we wanted to introduce our products to you and show you that there are solutions for your community other than traditional sandbags. A Quick Introduction to the Best Flood Barrier o the Market ! When you are looking for a flood control product, Big Bags USA is the best for many reasons. Our products allow for lightning-fast protection at a fraction of the cost, they can tolerate high demands and one 5-bag system can be placed and filled ...

As we find ourselves in the midst of hurricane season, it’s a good time to be aware of what opportunities and tools are available to you. Recently, FEMA announced the $660 million in hazard mitigation assistance grants which will be used for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities. The goal is that it will help to build a culture of preparedness in our nation, and then allow for funding to be used on projects that will help mitigate the disaster losses of the future. Here are a few things that FEMA has published about this grand and how Big Bags USA qualifies! What You Need to Know About The Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant This all stems from the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 which established the goal of reducing or even eliminating claims under the National Flood Insurance Program. There is $160 million available in this application cycle for Flood Mitigation Assistance grant funds, and there is $70 million set aside for community advance assistance and flood m...

2020 has been a doozy, we get it! But before it’s over, there is looking to be a few more things happening, and we want you to be prepared. There are so many predictions out there right now talking about the Atlantic hurricane season, and unfortunately, it’s looking to still be incredibly busy. Here is a quick look at the predictions, what they are expecting, and how Big Bags USA can help you be prepared. 2020 Predictions About the Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions are just that - there is no guarantee that they will happen. However, when it comes to hurricanes there is a lot of scientific data accumulated to come to the conclusion, and this year is looking like a doozy. Here are a few article excerpts which have talked about the hurricane predictions and what to expect. USA Today - What’s in store for hurricane season 2020? Forecasters expect ‘above average’ storm activity. “An average season has 12 tropical storms, six of which are hurricanes. In 2019, there were 18 named storms...