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.
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.