These easy-to-install options can help prevent water damage in the event of a natural disaster. Here are the sandbags, expandable walls, and self-inflating dams we recommend.

When heavy rain is expected in New Mexico, flash flooding is possible, especially over areas impacted by wildfires. State ...

Until then, however, the lowly sandbag still plays a role in flood protection. ADVERTISEMENT. ... During the 1997 flood, sandbags were often assembled in flood-prone neighborhoods.

Across Florida, residents are rushing to fill sandbags and haul them back to their homes in the hopes of keeping the floodwaters out before Hurricane Milton brings a 12-foot storm surge and up to ...

One of the most frequently asked questions centers around the use of sandbags: a common but often misunderstood method of flood prevention.

Maybe a sandbag’s not a precision instrument but for effective protection, you do need to consider where to put them. For advice we went to Joe Cuffari of Pima County Flood Control.

Pinellas County officials are helping residents prepare for the 2025 hurricane season by holding multiple self-serve sandbag ...

Sandbags can help protect property and […] NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Free sandbags are available for residents in La Plata County as the county takes measures to help residents prepare for flooding.