If you have any questions, you can contact the National Flood Forum Helpline on 01299 403 055
Fabric sacks—typically made from hessian (burlap) or polypropylene (a type of plastic)—filled with sand or soil. Sandbags work by absorbing and redirecting water away from properties, creating barriers or walls to block floodwater, sealing gaps under doors or around drains when stacked correctly.
You can also call us on the National Flood Forum Helpline
> 01299 403 055
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