Sandbags won't prevent flooding caused by hurricanes and other disasters, but they can help. This is how they're used.

Sandbags are usually made of one of these materials, the Lewis County Emergency Management agency in Washington says. Burlap: It's the most common fabric. Untreated burlap sacks can be found at ...

Sandbags can be extremely useful in helping to keep floodwaters out of your home or business. But make sure you use them ...

However, mold can become a problem if they are wet. Ensure sandbags are stored in a dry place. Burlap and plastic sandbags free of contaminants may be reused at other flood sites or for different ...