The common thought among many is that flooding and hurricanes go hand in hand exclusively. Many believe that severe flooding and flash floods are only possible when a hurricane strikes a particular area of the country. This couldn’t be further from the truth and it’s time that everyone knew about it.
Truth is, flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States. All throughout the calendar year flooding occurs in all 50 states and most of them have nothing to do with a hurricane.
Heavy rains bring severe flash flooding that can cause significant damage to your home if you aren’t adequately prepared. It is paramount to prepare as early as possible before disaster strikes.
The popular phrase is that “It only takes one storm” and that is absolutely right. Just because a hurricane might not be on the way, and you might not live in a flood zone doesn’t mean you’re going to completely avoid flooding. All along the East Coast in 2018 cities and towns have dealt with severe flooding as a result of heavy rain storms.
When it comes to flood preparation the key is to keep yourself stocked with effective flood control solutions so that when disaster is about to strike you have all the necessary components to protect yourself. The issue with a lot of products is that they aren’t compact, lightweight, or easy to use.
For example traditional sandbags require lots of empty durable bags, hundreds (sometimes thousands) of pounds of sand, and hours of manual labor to fill those bags and place them accordingly. That same burden goes for a lot of other flood control solutions which causes many people to be reluctant about proactively preparing for a potential flood.
The solution to all that? Well, Quick Dam has a variety of compact, lightweight, and easy to use flood control products that save you time, money, and labor. Check out some of these effective products below.
Flood Bags & Barriers
Flood Bags & Barriers are water-activated alternatives to traditional sandbags. These bags & barriers absorb water, swell and gel into durable and effective methods of flood control. They can be stacked to increase the protection height and are reusable as well.
These products are compact, and lightweight all while eliminating the need to truck in hundreds of pounds of sand in order to fill enough bags in time before a flood occurs. Flood Bags & Barriers are compactly shipped and can be stored inside your house on a shelf when not activated.
Once these products are activated and being used they can be dried out in natural light and used over and over again to help protect you against flooding.
To learn more about Flood Bags and Flood Barriers click HERE
Water Curb
The Water Curb is a barrier that you fill with hose water and place accordingly to block potential flooding. It is compact, lightweight & easy to use. You can store this product empty and then fill it on site as needed. Simply empty the water out when the flood water recede and store away for next time.
Water Curb has dual chambers that when filled prevents rolling out of position. This product is durable and chemical resistant. For salt water needs, this is an easy go-to product that is simple and effective.
This particular product is great for doorways, garages, and more. To learn even more about the Water Curb check it out right HERE or just click on the picture below.
FloodGate
FloodGate is meant for doorway flood protection and will protect from water up to 26in high. The FloodGate stops water in its path and can be used both inside and outside. No alterations are needed and it can be used in doorways that open in or out.
This product protects from any kind of water. The significance behind the FloodGate is that it provides an effective flood solution to those who live near large salt water areas and could experience higher amounts of flooding. Spanning from 30 inches to 50 inches wide, this product can adjust to multiple types of doorways to ensure protection, leaving the doorway accessible by stepping over while in use.
It may look like a big product that will take a daunting process to install but that couldn’t be further from the truth. FloodGate is easy to use and installs in just minutes. Once installed, the neoprene sleeve creates a water tight seal around its expandable sturdy frame to protect your doorway.
But wait! There’s more! If you’re looking for larger doorway solutions the FloodGate has the ability to be connected to multiple units in order to create a larger area of protection.
Check out the FloodGate HERE or click the picture below and start protecting your home today.
Water Gate
For large area water control we recommend using the Water Gate. This product is a portable dam that controls, contains, & diverts water before it becomes a problem to your home or business. By rolling the Water Gate out in the path of problem water it rises and opens from water pressure on contact.
Water Gate is quick and easy to deploy with minimal labor while also being compact & requires minimal storage. This product is flexible and forms to any surface and units are connectable with heavy duty velcro straps The .Water Gate is made from an ultra strong durable fabric that will last for years and replace the need for THOUSANDS of sandbags.
Up against salt water, this product provides protection anywhere from 6 inches all the way to 5 feet high. The Water-Gate has been perfectly engineered that actually uses the water it is filled with to keep in place and rise.
The Water Gate has been both tested and approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers and has shown to fully protect against problem water.
Check out all the different sizing options of the Water Gate HERE and see which one is the best fit for your flood control needs.
