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Big Bags USA® The Fastest Deployed Barrier on the Market

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 The need for rapid deployable flood protection is a necessity across the country and a need that Big Bags USA® takes seriously. Therefore, we have created the best flood barrier on the market to help provide a solution to those needs. In this week’s blog, we’re going to be discussing our patented flood barrier system and how it can benefit communities and municipalities in need of fast flood mitigation tools. The Best Flood Protection Barrier on the Market Big Bags USA flood control systems and flood barrier systems provide lightning-fast flood protection at a fraction of the cost of regular sandbags. One system is 36” wide, 15’ long, and 40” tall. One five-bag system can be placed and filled by two men in less than 10 minutes. That’s equal to 15 linear feet every ten minutes. No other sandbag deployment method equals the speed of deployment possible with Big Bags USA. Big Bags USA has earned its rank in the Top Ten Flood Barriers list.   Meeting the highest demand...

Flood Report: March

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Flooding is a serious issue every year for millions of people across the country. Therefore, it’s essential to your protection that you have flood mitigation procedures in place so that you’re prepared when the inevitable flooding occurs. Floodwaters cannot be stopped, only directed, and with one of the best flood barrier systems on the market, Big Bags USA® answers the call for all your flood protection needs. Major storm moving through central US as separate storm follows behind “A major storm continues to impact the Central U.S. on Sunday morning with heavy snow, torrential rain and severe weather. Over 6 inches of rain has been reported in southern Missouri and over 4 inches of rain has been reported in Kansas and Nebraska, with all three states seeing flooding due to the storm. More heavy rain is expected in parts of the Central Plains, from Nebraska to Kansas, during the day today as well which could result in some flash flooding.” Parts of Midwest and Southeast could see...

Why Invest in Flood Preparedness?

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While you may live in an area where flooding is unlikely, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In addition, areas that are prone to flooding are also wise to have flood preparedness plans in place. Flooding can cause catastrophic damages, and many linger effects if you’re not prepared or equipped to handle them. In this week’s blog, your premier flood barrier company , Big Bags USA® is here to shed some insight as to why you should invest in flood preparations. The Potential Causes of Flooding Flooding can occur in a variety of ways, rain, snow coastal storms, storm surges, and failures of manmade structures. This means even though you’re not in an area that rains or receives snow, you’re not immune to the risk of flooding. Flood Damages Flooding can greatly impact your livelihood if not properly mitigated. Flooding can impact and carry a variety of safety risks such as damaging structures, electrical, carrying sharp debris or contaminants, impact travel, and much more. Linger...

What is a Cofferdam?

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Big Bags USA® provides an innovative tool for your dewatering and flood mitigation needs. In this week’s blog, we’re going to highlight one particular use of our barrier system, cofferdams. Constructing a cofferdam has never been easier and more efficient than with Big Bags USA®. Continue reading to learn more about how we can help! What is a Cofferdam? A cofferdam is a temporary enclosure built within a body of water that allows the enclosed area to be pumped out. Clearing water to allow the area to dry so that a working environment may be established safely for excavation, repairs, pouring concrete, etc. Reasons to Use a Cofferdam Cofferdams are an essential tool for any construction project that requires dewatering. Keeping your job site dry with a cofferdam provides is imperative to the safety of your workers and project alike. Plus, with the easy cleanup of Big Bags USA® barrier system, it’s environmentally friendly with no residual aftereffects. Some examples of projec...