Recommended Procedures for Sand Bag Wall
Construction
a. Base area of Sand Bag wall should be clear of snow and ice.
b. Leave at least 8 feet between Sand Bag wall and building.
c. Base of Sand Bag wall should be at least 2 feet wider than expected height.
d. Every second layer of bags should be setback 1/4 of a bag width both on the riverside and
the land side of the Sand Bag wall giving a step like appearance. The top of the finished Sand
Bag wall should be two feet wide.
e. The bottom layer of bags on the river side will run parallel with the river.
f. It is recommended that 6 mil polyethylene sheets in 10 foot wide rolls be used as a water
proofing layer on the river side of the Sand Bag wall. The poly sheet should be placed loosely
against the sand bag dike during construction with a protective layer of sand bags placed on the
river side as indicated in the figure.
g. Have extra sand bags on hand to strengthen any weak spots in the Sand Bag wall.
h. If untied bags are used, the top, or unfilled portion of the bag, should be stretched lengthwise
and the next bag laid on top of it. This method is known. It is not necessary to tie sacks. Untied
Bags should be filled to half full.
More flood prevention information and resources will be made available on the Municipal
website www.southdundas.com
If you are in need assistance, contact the Municipal office at 613-543-2673 or by email at
[email protected]
All notifications and updates will be made on the Municipality’s Facebook, Twitter and Website.
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What do to before a flood:
– Check for weather alerts on your radio and TV so you can begin to prepare yourself
and your home.
-Get prepared for the event of a power outage or evacuation. Prepare a bag with a firstaid kit, food, clean drinking water, and a charged battery, radio, and cellphone.
-Move any outdoor items that you would rather stay dry into your home.
-Elevate any valuable items to the upper floors of your home. If possible, move your
heating and electrical units to higher ground that is not prone to flooding.
-Move indoors. If you must remain outside, don’t walk or drive through rushing water.
Floodwater can be contaminated with chemicals and sewage, and could be hiding
dangerous debris.
What to do after a flood:
-If you are without power, use only a flashlight to examine your home for damage. Open
flames like matches could catch flame if they interact with gases, while lamps and other
electric lights are a dangerous hazard in a waterlogged home.
– Utilize social media to contact friends and loved ones – cellular networks are often
overwhelmed during a storm from a high volume of calls.
-Do not try to drive or walk in flooded areas.
– Take photos or video of the damage if you can, for insurance purposes.
– Continue to listen to the radio/check social media for instructions for information and
updates.
– Do not re-enter buildings that are damaged. Entering flooded buildings puts you at risk
for injury from debris, falling objects, and infections from contaminated floodwater.
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