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Flash Flood Watch vs. Warning

August 21, 2026

A flood watch means prepare. A flash flood warning means move now. Learn what each NWS alert means and why your phone may not alert you at all.

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Flash Flood Watch vs. Warning

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TrapBags as a levee protecting farmland

Control Barriers for Emergency Management

November 1, 2021

Emergency management is the practice of preventing & preparing for emergencies. Use TrapBag containment bags for your next emergency management plan.

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Portable containment berm

Portable & Temporary Containment Berms & Containment Pools

October 1, 2021

Learn more about spill control solutions that are portable, like containment berms and pools, as well as the benefits of using TrapBags as a spill control solution.

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Using Rip Rap for Riverbank Erosion

October 1, 2021

Learn more about the use of rip rap to prevent and control riverbank erosions, as well as the benefits of using TrapBags as an erosion control solution.

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Seawall made out of TrapBag erosion control barriers

Easy Curved Seawall Construction

October 1, 2021

Learn more about constructing curved seawalls and the benefits of using TrapBag erosion control barriers for your next seawall project.

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inland lake with a dock

How To Build A Seawall On A Lake

September 27, 2021

Seawalls have useful applications for inland lakes. Learn more about constructing a lake seawall and the benefits of using TrapBag erosion control barriers for your next seawall project.

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Hummer in front of a Cellular MSE Retaining Wall

MSE Walls for Bridge Abutments

August 30, 2021

Learn how mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls are a great solution to constructing bridge abutments. Use TrapBags to build your next MSE wall.

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Double stacked TrapBag levee wall

How Levee Systems Work During Rapid Flooding

August 27, 2021

Learn about levee systems and how they prevent and control rapid flash floods. TrapBags are the best solution for your next temporary levee.

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What Are Geotextiles?

August 27, 2021

Discover what geotextiles are, the different types of geotextile fabrics, their key functions in construction and erosion control, and how TrapBag® geotextile bags provide durable, cost-effective solutions for flood protection, shoreline stabilization, and infrastructure projects.

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Uses for Temporary Cofferdams

August 23, 2021

Learn about the uses for temporary cofferdams and how to construct a temporary cofferdam system with TrapBag control barrier bags.

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Chicago riverside with TrapBags

Combating Rising Water Levels in Chicago with Flood Barriers

August 5, 2021

As flooding presents a growing danger to cities such as Chicago, learn how TrapBag can protect your land, property, and more.

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Erosion prevention and beach restoration shoreline

Beach Retaining Walls for Beach Restoration

July 26, 2021

Learn about beach restoration methods and how TrapBag is the superior erosion control solution for eroding beaches, coasts, and shorefronts.

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Barrick Gold mine in Argentina with TrapBag spill containment barrier

Spill Containment in San Juan, Argentina

July 22, 2021

TrapBag barriers are the ideal solution for spill containment, spill control, and spill prevention. Utilizing a TrapBag barrier can protect against hazardous spills, saving you time and money.

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