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We're right at the end of the holiday season, and just heading into some long winter months. You may not be thinking of it now, but come spring, you could be wishing you had! Flood preparation , the peace of mind that is so often overlooked this time of year. We've had an exceptionally stormy year, and it's hard to predict what spring 2021 is going to throw our way. Preparing for spring flooding  now could have a huge impact on how successful your flood mitigation efforts are when spring arrives. At Big Bags USA, we understand the critical nature of flooding and the need to protect ourselves from it. We're here today to give you 4 tips to help you prepare for spring flooding.  Evaluate Your Level of Risk While it's true that some areas of the country are more prone to flooding, no state is totally exempt from flooding. It can occur in several ways, by weather, snowmelt, or man-made structures failing, but is no less dangerous. With such an underlying risk, it's ...

 Flooding can cause catastrophic damages with lingering effects. So, when dealing with your flood preparedness plans , it's important to take them very seriously. Doing so will allow you to mitigate flood damages and minimize the chance of injury. At Big Bags USA, our patented flood barrier system  was created to serve as an innovative solution for your flood preparation needs. In this week's blog, we're highlighting a few of the areas around the country that are experiencing or at risk of experiencing flooding. Dec. 23 - Christmas Week Storm Spreads Snow, Strong Winds, Heavy Rain, and Severe Storms Across Central, East U.S. "A potent storm will spread snow, strong winds, flooding rainfall, and severe thunderstorms across parts of the central and eastern states from today into early Christmas Day. Snowfall whipped around by gusty winds will result in dangerous travel conditions across the Northern Plains and upper Midwest into Wednesday evening. Blizzard conditions are...

It may be hard to believe, but much of the United State is at risk for flooding during the wintertime. You've likely never considered it as you are focused on the cold, snowfall, and icy conditions, but where do you think much of that water goes after the snow and ice melt? Today, Big Bags USA®  is here to highlight the top reasons that the US experiences winter flooding and how you can help protect yourself from it. Read on to learn more! Causes of Winter Flooding There are many different factors that can lead to winter flooding, and as such, it is important to become more familiar with the cause and effects. The most common cause of winter flooding is typically stemming from rapid snowmelt, ice jams, or coastal flooding.   You'll also have to consider the different types of weather that you experience across the country. The East Coast, for example, is susceptible to winter flooding due to the large, low-pressure areas and northeastern winds causing coastal flooding fro...

 When it comes to flooding, leave nothing to chance! It's essential to your safety, as well as the protection of your assets that you take precautions and have flood preparedness plans in place. When it comes to being prepared, Big Bags USA answered the call with our patented flood barrier system . In this week's blog, we're going to showcase a few of the flooding incidents/risks in the US as of December. Read on to learn more! Dec. 11th - Flood Warning: Effingham, GA & Screven, GA The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Savannah River near Clyo. * Until Saturday afternoon. * At 9:15 AM EST Friday, the stage was 11.2 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast, the river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 8.8 feet Wednesday morning. * Impact, at 11.0 feet, the back yards of several homes on Tom...

 When people think of the Big Bags USA® brand, they typically think of flood barriers or flood preparedness and mitigation plans. And while that is a large part of Big Bag USA, our barriers also function just as well as providing innovative solutions to common needs of construction job sites. We're here today to provide some insight into the Big Bags USA system and how our bags work wonders as construction barriers . Read on to learn more about these game-changing barrier systems. Solutions Provided by Big Bags USA System We set out to provide an innovative solution to many problems that we've uncovered over years of research and analysis. When you implement the Big Bags USA barrier system into your construction site, you'll be able to swiftly and effectively handle the following needs: Cofferdam Weir Water Diversion Coastal Erosion & Soil Erosion Dewatering Temporary Barrier Large Sandbag Dam Flood Barriers Berm The superior alternative to small sandbags, aqua dams, w...