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We are in the peak of hurricane season, and it is important that we understand the different terms associated with these natural phenomenon's. In today's blog,  Big Bags USA® discusses several terms that you should know and understand about hurricanes. Whether you are living on the coast in a hurricane prone area or living inland, like the Midwest, it is important to understand what's happening around the country this hurricane season. Hurricane Terms 1. Tropical Depression - a tropical depression is a cyclone with winds of 38 mph. These are assigned numbers. 2. Tropical Storm - a tropical storm is a cyclone varying in wind speeds from 39-73 mph. Once a tropical depression reaches tropical storm strength, it is given a name. 3. Hurricane - a hurricane is a cyclone with wind speeds of 74 mph or greater. 4. Tropical Cyclone - a tropical cyclone is the generic term for a tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane. It is characterized by a lack of warm/cold fronts at...

Flash floods are tricky because there is not really a lot you can do to prepare for one of these. They happen in a “flash,” hence, the name. At Big Bags USA , we want to help communities prepare for these types of things, even if you really cannot always prepare for them. Here are a few things you need to know about flash floods , how you can prepare for them, how you can stay safe, and maybe even how to see the warning signs. What is a Flash Flood A flash flood is any flood that develops in less than six hours. They can occur almost anywhere, but will commonly be found in areas with poor drainage systems or with low-altitude. All it takes is a good hard rain, and many areas can experience flash floods. There are other factors, like dam failures, ice jams, and snow melts, but oftentimes it is just that the rain came down hard in an area that is not capable of handling it quickly. The Difference Between a Watch and a Warning A flash flood watch, according to the National Weather Service...

At Big Bags USA, we offer disaster relief and innovative protection services. In communities that are prone to flooding, stockpiling of Big Bags USA flood barriers in strategic locations can greatly reduce response time. Our flood barrier sandbag replacement systems can be used in a variety of different flood and water control situations. We manufacture, supply, and deliver our products to your business or job site location, and we have innovative strategies for protecting your property during floods. Big Bags USA has earned its rank in the top ten flood barriers list, for both the speed of deployment and value when it comes to cost. Keep reading to learn about our services and how Big Bags USA can be used to help you and your community fight flooding and other water control situations.   Big Bags USA Services Big Bags USA is a great on hand sandbags tool for disaster prevention. Our flood barrier systems provide a fast and simple solution for containment and deferment of water. ...

There’s no doubt that we are in the heart of hurricane season. The entire Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic U.S coastlines are susceptible to tropical storms and hurricanes in September, so it is more important than ever to have a flood mitigation plan in place. The aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the fourth hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic storm season, is happening right now. Ida made landfall as a Category 4 storm on August 29th and was labeled as an extremely dangerous major hurricane. It’s important to remember that 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. Please stay safe during this time. We’re Just Getting Started An above average number of storms has been expected for the 2021 hurricane season with a range of 13 to 20 named storms. According to NOAA , 6 to 10 could become hurricanes, including 3 to ...