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How to Flood-Proof a House

July 31, 2026

A Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting a Home Before the Water Arrives One inch of water inside an average home can cost more than $25,000 to repair, according to FEMA. That is drywall, flooring, insulation, and whatever was sitting on the floor when the water came in. Most of that damage is preventable. Flood-proofing a house…

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TrapBags used to protect against snow melt in Fargo

Flood Control: Flood Bags vs. TrapBag® vs. Bulk Bags

December 22, 2021

When a flood is approaching, there are a few types of bags to consider; TrapBags are the best, due to their rapid-deployment, durability, and dependability.

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TrapBag® for Construction: Cofferdams, Flood & Erosion Control

December 22, 2021

Construction sites experience flooding, erosion issues, and the need to build in bodies of water. TrapBags can help with all of that, and more.

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Control Barriers for Public Works and Government Agencies

December 5, 2021

Avoid incoming disasters with TrapBag control barriers. Anything from erosion, flooding, mudslides, and construction needs in public works can be covered.

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Expansive levee built with TrapBag control barrier bags

Natural Disaster Response: Floods

November 30, 2021

Floods cause massive destruction in any area that it hits. Floods occur when water overflows basins, rivers, streams, or any body of water.

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Rapid Response for Different Types of Flooding

November 30, 2021

The causes of floods range from heavy rainfall to strong winds over water, severe snowmelt, failure of water-retaining structures like dams and dikes, higher-than-normal tides, to tsunamis.

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Flood Response & Prevention in Europe

November 1, 2021

Catastrophic floods continue to besiege many European countries. According to the BBC, the worst flooding in decades occurred in July this year.

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Flood Response & Prevention in South Asia

November 1, 2021

Flooding in Asia has been a dangerous issue for centuries. Between monsoons and river flooding, South Asia is always at risk of a devastating flood.

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Civil Engineering & Climate Change: How TrapBag® Can Help

November 1, 2021

Climate change impacts the work of civil engineers by weakening infrastructure. Read this blog to see how TrapBags are the superior solution to protecting against erosion and flooding.

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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 & 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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