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.
NOAA Photo Library. Tornadoes often pop up in America's tornado alley, but they can develop in any state and at any time. FEMA states that tornado winds can reach more than 300 mph, but most travel approximately 30 mph. A direct hit by a tornado, even a small F-1, can destroy a home.In 1999, winds caused nearly $1.6 billion in damage to homes in the Oklahoma City area. Much of the destruction might have been averted had safe building techniques been in place.OAA Photo Library. Tornadoes often pop up in America's tornado alley, but they can develop in any state and at any time. FEMA states that tornado winds can reach more than 300 mph, but most travel approximately 30 mph. A direct hit by a tornado, even a small F-1, can destroy a home.