"Properly filled and placed sandbags can act as a barrier to divert moving water around, instead of through, buildings," said the Army Corps of Engineers "Flood Fight" document. "Sandbag ...

As Hurricane Milton approaches coastal Florida, residents are again packing and setting out sandbags, a familiar attempt at limiting flood damage that has become a ritual in the wake of Hurricane ...

FLORIDA — Whenever a tropical storm or hurricane approaches the state, flooding is always a concern. Many residents use sandbags as a barrier to divert moving water away from homes or buildings.

Do sandbags actually help? Yes, if used properly. "Properly filled and placed sandbags can act as a barrier to divert moving water around, instead of through, buildings," said the Army Corps of ...

As Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed residents on ...

Sandbags will be available for James Island residents beginning Wednesday morning. James Island town officials said they are ...

The region remains under a flood watch and could see winds of 39 mph to 57 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Miami. Cities are setting up sandbag distribution sites for residents ...

In addition to opening five garages for safe parking from anticipated coastal flooding, the city will provide sandbags at two distribution sites beginning Wednesday morning. Locations include the ...