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Flood Barriers Could Be Needed To Save Your Family

Floods are an all too common occurrence these days and many people aren’t aware of the various types of Flood Barriers available for avoiding flood waters.  Here, we’ll discuss some of these options and hopefully provide some useful information for the next time you’re facing a flooding situation.

Sandbags. The first more common method known is using sandbags. Sandbags are simply bags that are filled with sand. The bags are usually made of a burlap material. They can typically be used to stop flooding by arranging a group of them in a particular trouble area. They are a temporary measure, and they are not foolproof. The longer the bags are in place, the more the water will begin to seep through the bags, and eventually, to the other side. If they are used during a flood, and the bags are soaked, it is best to discard them. Take the soaked sandbags to a local dumping place. Sandbags are bought as an empty bag, and must be filled with the sand in order to use them. Buying them in sets range from about $30-$200, depending on the amount being bought.

Glass Storefront. Where flooding is common Glass Storefront Barriers are a great option for businesses large or small.  These barriers are constructed to be flood and hurricane resistant and meet the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA’s requirements.  Manufacturers of these products work closely with architects to determine the proper specifications and desired results.  Although these require planning early on and incur some additional expense, the cost in the long run will be much less compared to flood damage of material items and the risk of injury or loss of life to those in the building.

Flood Gates. The third method would be using flood gates. Flood gates are not a fashionable solution, but a durable one. They are used to protect from the damage of violent flood waters. Flood gates can be used commercially and for the home, and are recommended for installment in front of a walkway/doorway. Flood gates are sturdy enough to hold up against strong winds and waters in order to protect possessions that may be on the other side. For an accurate estimate of the cost of a flood gate, it is best to call the contractor.

Levee. A levee is also great in theory.  As witnessed in the midwest floods in the 90’s and in Hurricane Katrina, they’re not fail-proof, but in many instances serve their intended purpose.  Levees are natural or artificial walls of earth that usually run parallel to the water source (rivers or the coastline).  Although they usually are meant to protect the countryside, as seen in New Orleans, they were meant to protect an entire city.  Unfortunately, the force of the hurricane caused the levees to fail due to water overtopping them or in some cases, the water passing underneath the foundation of the levees caused them to give way.  In most cases though, levees will protect the fields or countryside from expected, seasonal flooding due to melting snow or heavy rains.

Hinged Flood Gates. Hinged flood gates are typically used to maintain water levels or flows in reservoirs, rivers or some levee systems; some cities even use them to protect major arteries in and out of town near large rivers.  Hinged gates usually rely on hydraulic power although some use the water itself as in the case of automatic gates.  Hinged flood gates can be flap gates, fish-belly flap gates or others.  These gates can be closed (and opened only for exceptions) or kept open where flooding is rare and only closed when the threat is eminent.

Being prepared for a flood is incredibly important if you live in a flood area.  This article discussed the many options you have for protecting against floods.  If you live in a flood zone you should look at these options for protection.

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