Flash flooding can happen anytime and anywhere These 20 FloodSax alternative sandbags came from this one easy-to-carry box FloodSax come vacuum-packed so are very space-saving to story FloodSax save businesses and homeowners a fortune soaking up internal leaks

Now is the time to prepare as the warm dry weather is sure to end with a flooding nightmare

The warm and dry weather could end with terrible flash flooding as torrential rain falls onto bone hard dry ground.

The millions of gallons of water that comes with a heavy summer downfall means the water will hit the ground and then run off it rather than soaking in, putting homes and businesses at serious risk of severe flood damage.

That’s why it’s vital to be always prepared for flash flooding with FloodSax alternative sandbags as they take just minutes to deploy. Local councils have absolutely no responsibility to provide sandbags and, even if they do, are highly unlikely to be able to deploy them in time when a flash flood is imminent.

FloodSax were devised by Yorkshire company Environmental Defence Systems Ltd and are the original sandless sandbags which have a phenomenal reputation worldwide.

Lucy Bailey from the company said: “We have seen this so many times in the past that when there is a long, dry spell people naturally become complacent about the risk of any flooding, let alone flash flooding.

“One thing is for certain and that is at some point it will rain again and usually very heavily with the risk of thunderstorms ever present in summer. That means an absolute deluge of millions of gallons of rain falling in just a few minutes, running off the dry ground and going straight into people’s properties.

“When summer rain is forecast people have little time to act so it’s very important to stock up now. A box of 20 FloodSax will protect most homes from floodwater getting in, saving tens of thousands of pounds in flood damage and all the misery that causes for the sake of just a few pounds.

“Now would be an excellent time to buy FloodSax as far too many people leave it to the very last minute and then try to panic buy when severe flooding is forecast and imminent. By then, it’s usually too late.”

FloodSax are very space-saving to store yet can be deployed and in action in well under 10 minutes.

Flash flooding is also made worse by the fact that many areas in cities, towns and built-up areas have been concreted or paved over with gardens and grass vanishing to be replaced with driveways for car parking.

This is known as urban creep, is happening across the UK and you can read more about it click here 

Add in the possibility that drains and gullies have not been cleared out by councils and you’ve a recipe for a massive flooding disaster.

Flash floods are impossible to predict and dangerous because only 6 inches of water is enough to knock a person off their feet while 12 inches is enough to move a car and if it goes above 18 inches then that’s powerful enough to sweep a larger vehicle away.

Insurance claims from flooding are way higher than burglaries with the average claim in the UK now about £31,000 and double that for businesses.

Flooding is known as “the thief who takes everything.” It wrecks the very fabric of your home – walls will need replastering and floors relaying – as well as destroying your possessions. Any electrical items such as TVs, dishwashers and tumble dryers will need to be thrown away if they are damaged by floodwater.

So it’s absolutely essential to keep the floodwater out in the first place and the Environment Agency is clear that people are responsible for their own flood protection and that specialist flood mitigation and flood resilience products are better than traditional sandbags.

The Environment Agency states: “Don’t assume the authorities will provide you with sandbags in a flood emergency. It’s the responsibility of property owners to take appropriate action to protect their property from flooding. Sandbags are relatively ineffective when compared to purpose-built flood protection products. We strongly encourage people to use these products.”

Many councils recommend FloodSax and you can see what they have to say by clicking here. 

FloodSax are vacuum-packed and when unwrapped resemble a large pillowcase but when FloodSax are immersed in water they absorb around 20 litres and retain it, transforming them from being as light as a pillowcase to being more effective than traditional sandbags in around five minutes.

In their dry state FloodSax are super-absorbent yet thin with a large surface area so are highly effective at soaking up drips, leaks, spills and floods inside homes and businesses, especially in hard-to-reach places such as beneath pipes, radiators, sinks and boilers. They also soak up floodwater dripping in through leaky roofs and windows.

Around 3 million have now been sold worldwide.

For more on FloodSax and how to buy them online go to https://www.floodsax.co.uk/