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A Really BIG Sandbag Solution

Another solution to the 'normal' sandbag for flooding situations.

Big Bags USA has a sandbag solution that they are touting to replace the old-style and frequently used burlap or plastic sandbag. 

I think their bag is a good solution for businesses and towns that have the equipment and staff/volunteers to manage a bag of their size. It makes for sense for larger applications and protecting large swaths of land and property. The individual homeowner, however ... I can't see Ma and Pa Kettle out there filling and placing sandbags of this size. 

Different solutions for different situations!

Eric Holdeman is a contributing writer for Emergency Management magazine and is the former director of the King County, Wash., Office of Emergency Management.
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