The Best Alternatives To Regular Sandbags For Flood Control
With regards to flood protection methods, regular sandbags have long been the go-to option for many homes, businesses and municipalities. Sandbags being the old standard in flood control is no mystery for they are durable and cost effective when used for flood protection. However, as climate change continues to evolve and severe flood threats become more frequent, there has been a significantly notable increase in the flaws they present.
The inefficiencies of sandbags start to pile up under examination. Regular sandbags require a team conducting strenuous manual labor in order to secure, fill and place the necessary number of sandbags for protection. Sandbags also present an issue of bulkiness and are extremely difficult to dispose of and break down after a flood event.
In today’s climate, it is important to seek out alternatives to regular sandbags with flooding becoming more and more common each year. Having a robust and dynamic solution that fits today’s preparedness needs has never been more important.
Garrison’s Minnow™️ Flood Bags are the innovative solution that helps homeowners, business owners and municipalities effectively prepare for flooding. Here are some reasons why Minnow Bags should be a part of your flood protection efforts.
Minnow™️ Water Activated Gel Filled Flood Bags:
One of the advantages of Garrison’s Minnow Flood Bags is that they are completely activated by water (*Note: Minnow™ bags cannot be used in salt water or to protect against rising oceans waters as the expandable gel will not activate in salt water.) Soaking Minnow Bags in water allows them to swell and gel into the equivalent of a traditional sandbag. Once activated, Minnow Bags are able to be placed in a desired area of protection.
Being completely water activated, this solution helps to eliminate much of the labor intensive process that comes with filling and deploying regular sandbags. The ability to quickly activate multiple bags and place them in a timely manner increases the chances of successful protection when flood threats arise quickly.
The ease of deployment makes Minnow Bags a much more effective solution for the average homeowner, business owner and municipality. When it comes to flood protection, efficiency is paramount to your success.
Minnow Bags: Long Shelf Life & Compact:
Minnow Bags are efficiently shipped compact when they arrive at their destination. The compact nature of the bags allow for easy storage without taking up too much space. Also, the transportation of Minnow Bags is more efficient than having to transport the empty bags as well as significant amounts of sand to the prospective protection area. The efficiency Minnow Bags provide help streamline the preparedness process allowing people to be more thorough and effective.
The shelf life of Minnow Bags also provide many with a whole new layer of advantages when preparing for potential flood threats. The bags are activated solely through their exposure to water and do not require immediate activation. Therefore, you can acquire this solution and keep it on hand so that you are always ready to act whenever flooding arrives.
Watch Minnow™ Gel Filled Flood Bags in ACTION.
How Do Minnow™ Flood Bags Work?
The secret to the sandless Minnow flood bag is its non-woven outer construction, filled with a hydrophilic SAP (Super Absorbent Polymer), capable of absorbing 39-44 lbs. of water. Once inflated, bags provide resistance to rising and flowing water, similar to traditional sand bags.
Minnow gel filled bags may also be used for spill clean up, as Minnow will absorb and lock-in water.
Garrison™️ Flood Control Has All of Your Flood Protection Solutions
Garrison is here to help you find the best products that fit your protection needs. Feel free to contact us and we can start creating a dedicated flood plan for your property.
Garrison™ Flood Control is a New York-based manufacturer and distributor of a complete line of flood control products. Garrison products contain, divert, and re-route water away from valuable property, equipment, infrastructure, and facilities and help prevent flood damage due to rising water levels.
If you would like additional information about Garrison™️ Flood Control Systems, please call 929-299-2099 or email sales@garrisonflood.com.