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Here's how to use sand bags to prevent flooding

Published: September 26, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Tags: sand bags, flooding, advantages of sand bags, florida, jacksonville, pensacola, hurricane helene, hurricane updates, category 4

Sandbagging is a centuries-old flood prevention method, where sandbags are used to create a barrier that helps redirect and block water from entering vulnerable areas such as doors and foundations.

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