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The Aftermath of Flooding

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Flooding catastrophes can occur at any time in nearly any area, and while the immediate effects of flooding are typically very apparent, there are many additional aftereffects that are caused by the floodwaters. These aftereffects can last months after the initial flood event occurred and can have drastic effects on the land, economy, and daily life as you know it. While floodwaters cannot be stopped, they can be rerouted, you can help to reduce the amount of damage your area sustains from flooding with a rapid deploy flood barrier system  and flood control systems in place. Big Bags USA® is here to inform you of the lingering aftereffects following a flood catastrophe. Continue reading to learn more! Tiered Effects of Flooding Flooding catastrophes have primary (direct), secondary (indirect), and tertiary (long-term) effects on an area, and while some of these are easy to identify, others are not. The primary effects of flooding are caused by direct contact with floodwater and ca...

Flood Report - September 2020

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The year 2020 has seen some very heavy rainfall, multiple tropical storms, and hurricanes impact the countryside, and we're not done yet! There is always the potential risk of flooding, in any area, in any season. While you cannot stop floodwaters, you can divert them, so it's best to be prepared in case of a flooding emergency. At BIG BAGS USA®, we have developed a patented flood barrier system that is proven to rapidly and effectively mitigate floodwaters. When your area is in need of fast and reliable flood protection systems , count on BIG BAGS USA® to answer the call to action. Below are just some of the major flooding that has occurred during September this year. Beta continues slow trek, bringing rain to several states "A weakened Beta continued its slow trek across several Southern states on Wednesday, bringing rainfall to parts of Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi after having flooded homes and roadways in Texas. Houston began drying out on Wednesday after some...

BIG BAGS USA®: Trust in our Bags

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In the heart of the flooding season, it's important to have plans and procedures in place so you are prepared before the flooding occurs. Floodwaters can't be stopped, but they can be diverted. This is where BIG BAGS USA® comes in. We have engineered the best protective flood barriers systems on the market today and our team of highly skilled technicians is available at a moment's notice to help you prepare for flooding in your area. Wonder why we are the best in the business? Well continue reading our blog and we'll lay out why BIG BAGS USA® should be your trusted source for flood barrier and mitigation systems in the US . About our Barrier Systems BIG BAGS USA® protective flood barrier systems consist of five, one cubic yard sandbags. The dimensions of the system are 40” in height, 36” in width, and 180” in length. The lightweight expandable accordion-like, sandbags flood barrier enables one laborer to easily move the systems into position while using a minimum of st...

FAQ's with Big Bags USA®

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The Big Bags USA® Flood Barrier was specifically designed to simplify the process of deploying and managing flood barrier systems . With the amount of flood risk present in many communities, businesses, and homes you need to be prepared and informed on how to properly mitigate floodwaters. Floodwaters cannot be stopped, but if adequately prepared you can redirect them depending on the flood mitigation systems you have in place. If this is your first time hearing about Big Bags USA®, let us spend some time educating you on the best flood barrier and mitigation systems on the market. Continue reading our blog to get the answers to many frequently asked questions. Q: Where can the Big Bags USA protective flood barrier system effectively be used?  A: The systems can effectively be used almost anywhere. The flexible design of no rigid bottom structure allows the Big Bags USA sandbags to conform to any sub-surface, making a water-tight seal. Thus, wherever a protective flood barrier is ...

In the Heart of Hurricane Season 2020

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We are in the heart of the hurricane season. It's more important, now than ever to have a flood mitigation  plan in place. We have already had two hurricanes hit so far in 2020, Hanna and Isaias.  So, what can we expect for September? Well, tropical storm Nana's formation in the Caribbean and tropical storm Omar, east of North Carolina, are the most recent activities reported as of September 1, 2020. Just remember, hurricanes and flood damage can occur at unexpected times and these predictions are subject to change. Here at  Big Bags USA® , our rapidly deployed flood control syste ms & barriers  are here to protect you in case of a disaster. We're Just Getting Started With a total of 19-25 predicted named storms this season - 7-11 of which they believe will develop into hurricanes, according to the NOAA. Top forecasters have declared this hurricane season "extremely active," and are expecting at least 3-6 of them to be considered major hurricanes. It appears...