Florida residents at highest risk are fleeing their homes as Hurricane Milton hits, but what about the bricks and mortar left ...

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

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

Daytona Beach city employees distributed 50,000 sandbags, fielded 1,855 calls for assistance, sheltered 50 evacuees, and ...

The fine, white sand helps make Florida’s beaches among the best in the world. But the powerful storms have turned the ...

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.

But when used correctly, the bags are highly effective at diverting water from buildings and other areas. “Properly filled and placed sandbags can act as a barrier to divert moving water around ...