StormBag Flood Protection Blog

Maurice and Miles Huffman pitching StormBag on Shark Tank — the Chico, California family business that invented the sandless sandbag

May 29, 2026 StormBag Team8 min read

Made in Chico: How a California Small Business Invented the Sandless Sandbag

The story of how a father-and-son team in a Chico, California warehouse invented the sandless sandbag in 1999 — and why buying the original American-made...

StormBag sandless sandbags staged for commercial flood protection at a facility entrance

May 04, 2026 StormBag Team7 min read

Tiger Dam + StormBag: Where Each Wins, and Why Most Facilities Need Both

Already running Tiger Dam at your facility? Here's where StormBag fills the gaps Tiger Dams can't reach — doorways, loading docks, elevator pits, stairwells, and...

Compact dry StormBag sandless sandbag before activation - sandless vs traditional sandbag comparison

Apr 01, 2026 StormBag Team9 min read

Sandless Sandbags vs Traditional Sandbags: Which Is Better?

Traditional sandbags have protected homes from flooding for over a century. Sandless sandbags like StormBag offer a faster, easier alternative. Here's how they compare.

Flood prevention with StormBag sandless sandbags - FEMA flood preparedness checklist

Mar 27, 2026 StormBag Team11 min read

FEMA Flood Preparedness Checklist for Homeowners

This FEMA-aligned flood preparedness checklist walks homeowners through every step needed to protect their property and family before, during, and after a flood.

StormBag sandless sandbag product box - best sandless sandbags for flood protection 2026

Mar 10, 2026 StormBag Team8 min read

Best Sandless Sandbags for Flood Protection in 2026

The best sandless sandbags of 2026 compared: StormBag, Quick Dam, FloodSax — specs, government approvals, barrier height, and how to choose.

FEMA and DHS approved badge for StormBag sandless sandbags

Mar 02, 2026 StormBag Team6 min read

Are Sandless Sandbags FEMA Approved? What You Need to Know

FEMA approval is product-specific, not industry-wide. StormBag is FEMA & DHS approved. Quick Dam and FloodSax are not. Here’s what that means.

StormBag sandless sandbag pitch on Shark Tank

Feb 26, 2026 StormBag Team8 min read

StormBag on Shark Tank: The Full Story Behind the Pitch (Season 15, Episode 2)

The full story behind StormBag's Shark Tank Season 15 Episode 2 appearance — the Paradise wildfire backstory, the Cuban and Greiner deal, what really happened...