National Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 14-18


Flooding is the greatest natural hazard affecting the northeastern United States. The National Weather Service, along with emergency management agencies in Vermont and New York, have declared March 14 through 18, 2022, National Flood Safety Awareness Week. The goal is to increase public awareness of the dangers posed by flooding. Keep reading to learn more about flooding, flood safety and how you can be better prepared for a flooding event.

Flood Preparedness


Both flood preparedness and awareness are key in staying safe during a flooding event. Know your flood risk and elevation above flood stage. Be prepared to evacuate if needed. Assemble a disaster supply kit that includes a first aid kit, canned food and can opener, bottled water, rubber boots and gloves, a battery powered radio, a flashlight and extra batteries. Be aware of what's happening in your community. Check the latest forecasts and weather conditions, and pay attention to any watches, warnings or advisories that are issued. Learn more in one of our previous blogs titled, "Weather Ready Nation's FAQ on Wireless Emergency Alerts." Learn more information, visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/.


Flood Safety Rules to Always be Aware of:


The most important thing you can do during a flooding event is to stay away from flood waters! Most flood deaths and injuries occur in vehicles, so if you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and go another way. It only takes a few inches of moving water to sweep a vehicle away. Avoid flooded areas on foot as well, and never try to cross flowing streams. Flood waters are often filled with contaminants, just one other reason to stay away from them.  Stay safe during a flood by staying educated and alert.



Be Prepared with Big Bags USA® Flood Barriers


At Big Bags USA®, we're all about being prepared! We are here to help you and your community mitigate flood damages with our innovative flood barriers. Our systems can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the cost normally associated with rapid deployed systems. One, five bag system, can be placed and filled by two men in less than 10 minutes. There is no sandbag deployment method that equals the speed in which a Big Bags USA® barrier can be placed. The barriers are flexible and can be used on any an all surfaces without the need for trenching or leveling to get a water-tight seal. They can also be stacked, allowing them to be used in a variety of flood and water control situations. 

With spring on the way, flooding by snowmelt could cause some major damage in areas, especially in the Northeast. Big Bags USA® is standing by, ready to deliver flood barriers in emergency situations. We can even be there within 24-hours if you're located within a 500 mile radius of Camdenton, Missouri. Contact us at 800-337-0537 for more information on the Big Bags USA® flood barrier systems!

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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Disaster Relief & Innovative
Protection Systems, LLC
(573) 480-6699

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