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.

Sandbags don't seal out water, but they act as a barrier to block or redirect water away from an area. This is why they can often be seen piled up against doorways or garages during hurricanes.

Large vegetative storm debris, such as branches and palm fronds, should be placed separately from yard waste for collection.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sometimes the best way to fight water is with water. That's the concept behind inflatable devices called ...

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

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

That's the concept behind inflatable devices called Tiger Dams, the big orange tube-shaped barriers designed to block rising water ... is the equivalent of 500 sandbags, according to U.S. Flood ...

Soldiers and firefighters used sandbags to reinforce river embankments and delivered food and drinking water to cut-off communities as the worst flooding in years moved Tuesday across a broad ...