Planning For 2021 Hurricane Season

The 2021 hurricane season is underway, and it’s time to prepare. As we move out of the spring flooding season, it’s time to start looking at the hurricane season for 2021. There is still plenty of time to prepare for what is expected, and the team at Big Bags USA wants to make sure that your community is safe and ready. Here are a few predictions that are being suggested about the 2021 hurricane season, and what you can do to prepare!

2021 Hurricane Season

When preparing for the Atlantic hurricane season in 2021, you can expect that it will go from June 1st to November 30th. As the season has just begun, you still have time to prepare your community and your family or business for the unexpected. Here are a few things to keep in mind as we review some of the weather predictions for the 2021 hurricane season.

2021 Predictions

NOAA is predicting another above normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above normal season, a 30% chance of a near normal season, and a 10% chance of a below normal season. However, experts do not anticipate the historic level of storm activity seen in 2020.

The Storm Breakdown:

13-20 Named Storms

6-10 Hurricanes

3-5 Major Hurricanes

How to Prepare for Hurricane Season with Big Bags USA

Big Bags USA flood barriers have created a product that will not only help protect your community, homes, and businesses, but it can also be put in place with less labor and for a better price. Here are a few things you need to know about Big Bags USA and how our products can be of assistance during the hurricane season.

Big Bags Flood Barriers at a Glance

Every Big Bags USA Flood Barrier System is made out of the highest quality materials in the heart of the USA ... right in Missouri!
  • Our 50 lbs. (22.25 km) lightweight accordion design.
  • Five 27 cu. ft. (35.28 cu. m.) high strength polypropylene Big Bags USA
  • The patented U-frame design allows the systems to open up and remain standing, in place, for filling. Any number of systems can be connected together.
  • Tightly woven utility loops for easy lifting and deployment
  • Optional closed top Big Bags USA systems for submerging underwater. Often used for cofferdams.
  • The highest in Ultra-Violet protection available.
  • 50-year shelf life
One Big Bags USA protective flood barrier system replaces 750 regular sandbags. This is just in the footprint! If you were to stack regular sandbags to meet 40” in height, it would equal to 1500 sandbags. By using the Big Bags USA systems you save 52% on the raw materials alone.

BIG BAGS = BIG SAVINGS 

Less labor hours
Less training hours
Less sand
Less fuel costs
Less machine operation
No special equipment
Less storage space
More time for mitigation
More labor availability

Making Safety Easy

Big Bags USA® makes it easier for your community to feel safe in regard to flooding. If you are interested in our products, we would love to answer your questions. You can learn more by visiting our website (www.BigBagsUSA.com) or giving us a call at 573-480-6699. We truly hope that your community stays safe through this upcoming hurricane season, and one way that you can help is by protecting your home and business with the best flood barrier on the market.

MADE IN THE USA ~ 100% Manufactured in Missouri ~ BUY AMERICAN  

If you have an immediate need for our systems or have any questions for us, please call us toll-free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.


ALWAYS READY TO HELP LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL AGENCIES ... BE PREPARED!

Location: Osage Beach, MO, USA

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