Flood Protection
Some commercial flood protection products which have arrived in the office:-
Instant Sandbags - Thin sacks with gel inside which expand on contact with water
Sandbag filler system
Every year East Devon District Council provide empty bags which are provided to residents who ask for them at the Town Hall free of charge. They do have to be filled however and sand can be purchased at Builders Merchants. Beach sand should not be used.
Sandbags should be filled two thirds full and tied near the top. This allows the sand room to move inside the bag to mould with the ground or other sandbags laid on top. They should be linked in interlocking formation like bricks. To protect a doorway or air brick then heavy duty plastic, PCC or waterproof canvas should be used to line the doorway and wrap around the sand bags to make a more waterproof seal.