1. THE FASTEST FLOOD AND PROPERTY
LOSS PREVENTION SYSTEM

2. 1. WHAT IS D.R.I.P.S, LLC. & BIG BAGS USA?
2. HOW THE SYSTEMS WE PROVIDE WORK.
3. OTHER PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET.
4. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

3. ISASTER
ELIEF &
NNOVATIVE
ROTECTION
YSTEMS, LLC.

4. D.R.I.P.S, LLC. –
is a Limited Liability Company
headquartered out of Saint
Louis, Missouri which is located
right in the middle of the
Mississippi River Basin.
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5. D.R.I.P.S, LLC. is dedicated to
assisting in preventing flood
damage and
property loss across
North
America.
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6. We work co-
operatively
with
Private, Civic
and
Government
Agencies in
the matter of
loss prevention.
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7. We also work closely with Emergency
Management Engineers, Public
Works Directors and
Contractors, both Public and Private
in your area to help
in the deployment
strategy for optimal
results.
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8. BIG BAGS USA
is a Barrier
System that
redefines
the term
“Rapid Flood
Deployment”
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9. Big Bags
system’s
simple
design make
it both light
weight and
durable.
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10. For all of us at DRIPS, LLC and BIG BAGS USA
our main objective is to assist communities and
individuals in times of need. We would like to
assist you in the pre-flood time frames to help
minimize property damage, as well as, research
and develop new methods for helping flood
victims, their families, and the surrounding
communities.
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11. In specific, communities that are prone to flooding in the past will be presented with a
new method of containing rising water, in a very fast and economical way, by storing
BIG BAGS in strategic locations in your flood prone areas.
These BIG BAGS systems will be located near public works facilities, property owners, or
even city municipality buildings and can be pulled out and set up when the flood
waters rise.
We will help protect you and your communities' property, giving you the comfort of
knowing that you have protection in place prior to the flood waters reaching your
property.
We will demonstrate to the Insurance Industry that you are doing all that you can to
mitigate the damages to your property, which means you are taking the best possible
steps to minimize or avoid damages attributable to water damage.
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13. Every 60 lbs.
(27kg) System
consists of 5
strong reinforced
bags, each
capable of
holding 4400 lbs.
(1990kg) each.
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14. Each system
is hand
built out of
high quality
materials.
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15. This enables
rapid
deployment
in bulk
quantity
with
minimal
man power.
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16. Shown here are 5
Big Bags systems
that are ready to be
filled. These units
total 75 linear feet
(22.8m)and were
deployed in less
than 7 minutes.
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17. Once the systems are
deployed, there are a variety of
ways to fill the bags .
Using a Front
End Loader
can fill 2-3
bags at once.
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18. For a fast
deployment
along roadways,
one man can
guide a chute
from a cement mixer,, filling each
bag with a sand solution in only 2
min.
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19. For more difficult areas a
concrete conveyor truck can
hit distances over 400 ft.
(122m). Filling
the bags in
less than
45 seconds.
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20. Every system is
stackable. A
proper pyramid
configuration is
capable of being
stacked to any
desired height.
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21. Each filled
system can
be lifted
with a
spreader
bar and
crane.
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23. Conventional Sand Bags
Labor Intensive Time Consuming
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24. Per Mile Deployed
Big Bags
Sand Bags
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Hours
Man Power
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Sand Bags
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25. Big Bags USA
has a shelf life of
50 years. The
tightly woven
polypropylene
weave ensures
the highest
amount of hydro
UV-Protection.
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27. Aqua
barriers, if
punctured, off
er little
defense
against debris
in flood
waters.
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28. Height Restrictions
Only one system can be
utilized at a time
Big Bags USA systems, you
tailor fit your barrier based
on the given need.
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29. Similar Products On The Market
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30. While there are
products on the
market that use
a similar
techniques.
There are some
key differences.
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31. 1.) Our system
has a bottom for
optimal
barrier integrity
against erosion.
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32. 2.) If your
work force is
not properly
trained
barrier
failure is
possible.
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34. What are the advantages of the
Big Bags USA systems?
 There are many advantages
of these systems. The main
advantage is the lack of
labor involved with
assembly and filling. The
second advantage is the
speed with which you
can protect an area from
flooding. The third would be
the cost savings compared to
any other flood protection
product available.
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35. Are these systems stackable?
 Yes, these systems can be
stacked, and it is
recommended that you
stack them like a
pyramid. If you were
trying to fight 10 feet of
flood water, then you
would need to stack the
systems 4 layers tall. The
base of the barrier
should also be 4 layers
wide
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36. Can you re-use these systems?
 The answer is
yes, however, it may be
more cost effective to
just buy more systems
instead of cleaning, re-
assembling, and then
storing them. The bags
are tough enough for
more than one use.
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37. How big Is one system?
One system is
equal to 15
linear feet by 3
feet tall (4.5m X
.9m).
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38. When filled with sand, how much
does one bag weigh?
Anywhere from 2,800 lbs - 3200lbs
(1267kg – 1448kg), depending on the
wetness of the sand.
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39. How long does it take for
delivery?
 It depends on the
size of the
order, but
typically it will
take 5 to 7
business days to
be delivered to
your destination.
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40. Who are our competitors?
 There are other barrier manufacturers out there
that actually work, but please consider;
1) Cost Comparison
2) Speed of Deployment.
3) Speed of Removal
4) Investment Return on Uncontaminated Sand.
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41. What do you do with the bags
when the flood waters are gone?
 There are many options after
the flood waters recede.
Depending on how often your
community floods, should
determine if you want to keep
the sand in the bags for later use.
Once these bags are filled and broken apart from the rest of
the system, they can be placed on pallets and stacked outside.
When the next time you need to use them they will already
be filled. You can also use these to cover man hole covers and
sewer drains.
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