Be Prepared This Flood Season with a Flood Safety Kit
Tropical Storm Andrea was the first names storm this Hurricane season. Rain has been heavy this year with flooding becoming a big concern across the U.S. for homeowners. Are you prepared if this...
View ArticleProper Handling of Sandbags Used for Floods
After the floodwaters dissipate, the citizens are responsible for the cleanup, which includes the proper handling or disposal of emergency sandbags for floods. When handling and disposing sandbags, it...
View ArticleInnovative, New Jute and Fiber Products Rediscovered
Quick History For many centuries, jute has been traditionally used for the manufacturing of woven fabrics, ropes, nets, and yarns in order to package other materials. Hessian fabric, also known as...
View ArticleJute is a Natural Product with a Variety of ‘Green’ Uses
In an age of technology, we sometimes learn that simpler, natural products are better. In the case of Jute, we have not successfully duplicated a synthetic fiber that is as environmentally friendly as...
View ArticleClothing is Made from Plants Including Jute!
We purchase clothing all the time, often without checking to see what the material is made from. There are fabrics we find instantly identifiable while others are not as familiar. Many of our fabrics...
View ArticleWhy Do We Still Use Sandbags in Floods?
The use of sandbags dates back to the Revolutionary War when a Chief Engineer was appointed in the Continental Army in 1775. It was discovered that sandbags being used for temporary military forts were...
View ArticleInexpensive Erosion Control in Developing Countries
Soil erosion is a major concern all over the world. It may be a slow process that continues over time unnoticed, or a faster-paced disaster causing detrimental loss of topsoil. From Afghanistan, India,...
View ArticlePrepare for Flood, Debris, and Erosion with Burlap Matting and Sandbags
This year has already seen some heavy and sustained storms in many areas causing millions in property damage. It happens annually in cycles that are largely predictable, but sometimes the extent of...
View ArticlePermanent Flood, Debris, and Erosion Efforts Using Jute and Landscape Design
The previous article dealt with temporary ways to avoid flood damage. You are responsible for maintaining your yard and slope areas. Every effort should be made to restore a damaged hillside and...
View ArticleStockpile Burlap Sandbags for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season begins in June and extends through November. Over the next few months, depending on several major climate factors affecting the air and ocean water temperatures, the season can be...
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