Flooding isn’t just for springtime! No matter where you are in the United States the threat of melting snow and ice, winter storms, and ice jams can cause a serious threat to your home and property. Let’s break down each threat and how to protect against them with Big Bags USA!
According to the National Flood Service, “Snowmelt is a natural part of the water cycle. But when snow thaws too rapidly to be absorbed back into soil, surrounding water bodies, and drainage systems, it can flood nearby land, which means the water could end up in your basement."
Snowmelt floods can happen anywhere across the snowy north of the United States and typically occur in small, localized events. But that doesn’t mean these events can’t result in significant damage. Say it snows ten inches, which isn’t uncommon in cold climates. Ten inches of snow is roughly one inch of water, and according to FEMA, just an inch of floodwater can cost you as much as $25k in repairs.
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Ice jam floods happen when long cold spells, which cause the surface of rivers to freeze, are followed by periods of warm weather. As temperatures warm, large chunks of ice break off unevenly, block waterways, and send water into nearby communities.”
“People who live in lakeside places like the Windy City are probably familiar with flooding in the winter. Strong winds from winter storms can create massive waves that crash over shorelines and barriers into city streets, as they did in Chicago last winter."
These winter storms and subsequent floods are common in the Midwest along the Great Lakes, but they also happen along the East Coast. Nor’easters can trigger storm surges that push heavy ocean tides into coastal communities, on top of heavy rain or snow.
Regular downpours and flash floods can happen throughout the winter, too, as long as temperatures are high enough.”
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM FLOODING
Big Bags USA flood control systems and flood barrier systems provide lighting fast flood protection for your home and property. But they can’t help if you don’t purchase them before the threat begins. Safest practice is to order your Big Bags USA today and have them on hand when water threatens your property.
Easy to store till you need them, our
flood barrier system allows flexibility for the product to be used on any and all surfaces with the need for trenching or leveling to get a water-tight seal. Our
sandbag barriers are 200 times faster to deploy, uses ½ the amount of sand AND are re-usable!
DRIPS, LLC is taking flood protection to the world. By partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service and the International Trade Division of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Big Bags USA is now available to our neighbors in Canada and Mexico, as well as Central and South America.
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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.
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