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US States Most Prone to Disasters

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Every state across the country is going to experience flooding at some point. Major natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, fires, and hurricanes continue to impact the United States each year. While almost all areas of the United States have seen weather related destruction, some states see far more natural disasters than others and it is important to prepare. Flooding happens, but that is why there are flooding tools that can be purchased ahead of time and stored for when you need them. Big Bags USA is going to take a look at those areas and help you make a plan. 10 Disaster Prone States Natural disasters can range from fires to hurricanes, but did you know that flooding is a quite common result of most disasters? Here are the ten most disaster prone areas in the country, taken from an article published by www.usnews.com. 1. Texas It is said that everything is bigger in Texas, and it must apply to the major natural disasters as well. There have been 263 major disasters since ...

Big Bags USA: 7 FAQ’s

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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: What are the advantages of the Big Bags Systems? A: There are many advantages to these systems. The main advantage is the lack of labor involved with assembly and filling. The second advantage is the speed with which you can protect an area from flooding. The third would be the cost savings compared to any other flood pro...

Fast. Affordable. Reusable. Count on Big Bags USA for Your Flood Barrier Needs!

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Big Bags USA is proud to offer a flood barrier solution, but it won’t do your community any good if you don’t purchase it. Every single one of our  Big Bags USA flood barrier systems  are made out of the highest quality materials in the heart of the USA, right in Missouri. While this is a huge source of pride for us, there are so many other reasons that your community should invest in our  flood barrier products . Here are a few of our favorite reasons, and we hope that as you realize how practical our systems are, you will be ready to get them into your community! They Are FAST The deployment of our Big Bags USA ground conforming systems is both simple and easy. No other system on the market is as versatile and user friendly. Compare for yourself. A typical deployment team would be six men. 2-man system set-up (placing and opening systems on-site in flood control location), System connector (man with screw-gun following set-up crew, connecting systems before filling)Truc...

5 Tips for Preparing for Hurricane Season

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According to  LiveScience.com , hurricane season runs from June 1st until November 30th in the Atlantic. However, according to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the peak hurricane season is between August and October. This means that if you live in an area that experiences the Atlantic storms, you have several weeks to get educated and prepared on what you need to do first. Here are 5 tips from your  local flood barrier company  to help you get prepared for hurricane season. Preparing for a Hurricane Before a hurricane is a perfect time to start making a plan and preparing for how you want to handle it. You’ll stock up on emergency supplies, write down emergency phone numbers, and buy equipment like a fire extinguisher. It can also help to find out where the nearest shelter is, and several routes that you'll need to get there. It’s important for everyone in your family to know exactly what they are supposed to do if the warning sirens in your area go...