How to FILL Sandbags Use proper materials: Use woven polypropylene sandbags.
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FILL 1/2 TO 2/3 FULL: Each sandbag should be about 35–40 pounds when filled. Overfilling makes them hard to stack and less effective.
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DON’T TIE CLOSED: Leave the top untied and fold it under when placing. This helps the bag mold to others in the stack. How to Lay Sandbags
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PREPARE THE AREA Clear debris from the area where bags will be placed. Focus on doors, garage openings and low entry points. LAY BAGS LIKE BRICKS Place each sandbag flat, overlapping like bricks in a wall. Tuck the flap under the bag to hold its shape.
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BUILD 1–2 ROWS HIGH For most doorways, 1–2 layers are enough. Stagger layers for added strength.
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ANGLE FOR WATER FLOW Place bags in a horseshoe shape around entrances, with the open end facing away from water flow. Need sandbags? Check the City of Daytona Beach website or social media for distribution sites and limits during storm season. DaytonaBeach.gov
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STORM PREPAREDNESS GUIDE 2025
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