2012 8 Sandbag Construction The use of sandbags is a simple but effective method of preventing or reducing damage from floodwater and debris. (see Figure 2) Suggestions for constructing sandbag struc-tures are:1. Close-weave burlap bags 18â x 30â are recommended for all sandbag construction when available.2.
(Getty Images) A tornado watch has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey until 5 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service said. The watch included all five boroughs, as well as Rockland, Putnam and Westchester counties, and all of New Jersey.
Before a Tornado. 1  To begin preparing, you should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. 2  Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or to commercial radio or television newscasts for the latest information. 3  Be alert to changing weather conditions.  Look for the following danger signs: Dark, often greenish sky.