Many residents use sandbags as a barrier to divert moving water away from homes or buildings. If this is your first time using sandbags for storm prep, here's how they work. 1. Make sure you have ...

To those who have never used them, sandbags may seem an odd choice of flood deterrent. But when used correctly, the bags are highly effective at diverting water from buildings and other areas.

South Florida is preparing for the effects of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to storm through the central portion of the ...

Has sandbags, but no sand If you need bags ... Residents must bring their own shovel. Central County Water Control District (CCWCD) will have sandbagging available at the Montura Clubhouse ...

"Okeechobee residents should be prepared for increased traffic on our main roadways due to expected statewide evacuations," ...

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 Engineers "Flood Fight" document.

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Debris from Hurricane Milton is being picked up by both city trucks and FEMA contractors. Residents are asked to separate ...