Sandbags won't prevent flooding caused by hurricanes and other disasters, but they can help. This is how they're used.

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 ...

Sandbags can be extremely useful in helping to keep floodwaters out of your home or business. But make sure you use them ...

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.

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.