SANDBAGS ARE OFTEN THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE IN PROTECTING YOUR HOME FROM RISING WATERS, BUT MANY PEOPLE DON’T KNOW HOW TO FILL THEM UP OR LAY THEM DOWN PROPERLY. FIRST WARNING METEOROLOGIST MARQUISE ...

Across Florida, residents are rushing to fill sandbags and haul them back to their homes in the hopes of keeping the floodwaters out before Hurricane Milton brings a 12-foot storm surge and up to 15 ...

FLORIDA — Whenever a tropical storm or hurricane approaches the state, flooding is always a concern. Many residents use sandbags as a barrier to divert moving water away from homes or buildings. If ...

Tropical Storm Debby has touched down in the D.C. area. It’s expected to make life a bit more miserable for people in the D.C. area. But there are some things you can do to prepare. A lot of homes and ...

As Hurricane Milton approaches coastal Florida, residents are again packing and setting out sandbags, a familiar attempt at limiting flood damage that has become a ritual in the wake of Hurricane ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Now that Hurricane Helene has come and gone, some Tampa Bay locals may be wondering how they can properly reuse or dispose of their sandbags. In the following guide, 10 Tampa ...

PHOENIX — With Tropical Storm Rosa on the way, some Arizonans may want to use sandbags to prepare for the predicted storms. • Gilbert Fire and Rescue, 2730 E. Williams Field Road • Gilbert Fire and ...

Fire stations and community centers across Southern California are handing out sand and sandbags free of charge ahead of the week's impending atmospheric storm surge. Residents must live in the ...

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The City of Appleton is offering sand and bags to residents in preparation for potential future flooding. Sand and empty bags will be made available at Memorial Park starting ...