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Sandbags are used during a flood to block out water. People use choose sandbags during a flood because they are easy to use, really cheap and really effective.
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How do you overcome flash flood?
By getting flood barriers and sandbags
Can you really use sandbags to help keep the water out of your house during a flood?
Yes sandbags do help but they are not 100%. some water can still leak through or run over the top.
What stops a flood best between metal brick sandbags or wood?
Most people use sandbags I think
Why do sandbags help to keep flood waters away?
When sandbags are piled up in long lengths, they fit together so tightly that flood water on the other side cannot run through. Water does soak through, but the amount is relatively small. You could say that sandbags are placed to form a dam against the flood waters.
How do flood waters stay contained in an area?
they stay contained by sandbags or other items
"I know sandbags are used for levees, but what are some other uses"?
Sandbags can be used to fortify just about anything. The military has used sandbags as temporary field fortifications for a long time. Sandbags have also been used in miniature versions as ammunition for certain weapons. Sandbags are used as a prop in yoga classes.
Which is an example of good flood preparedness?
Replenish emergency building materials such as sandbags, plywood and lumber
When are sandbags most useful?
They are very useful in many situations. They were used in World War 2 and the Korean War for things like bunkers. They are commonly used as a flood prevention tool, especially in front of houses. Roadways which are not very resistant to flowing water are lined with sandbags. http://www.ehow.com/info_8147524_sandbags-used.html
Who did god use during the flood?
Noah was used in the flood, to save mankind.
What are sand bags?
Sandbags are sacks filled with sand or heavy earth. They are often used for flood control but they have a number of uses from envitonmental remediation to home building. They can be used for erosion control and fortification. The military often fortify structures using sandbags to prevent windows from breaking and they are also used to create protected areas. Also people have been known to build houses out of sandbags as an alternative building method. Sandbag structures are very sturdy. Hehe! So now you know
During eor actions after an attack?
ensure the hospital sandbags
Why are sandbags used when an area floods?
Sandbags are used to create a wall wich has a water tight seal to keep the water out and protect selected areas.
