Power outages do not give warnings. One minute you are watching the storm roll in, the next you are in the dark with no sump pump, no lights, and rising water. Whether it is a hurricane, flash flood, or aging grid, the best time to prepare is before it happens.
Flooding Gets Worse When the Power Fails
In 2022, U.S. electricity customers experienced an average of 5.5 hours of power interruptions, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That kind of downtime does not just mean spoiled food. It can mean flooded basements, property damage, and thousands of dollars in repairs.
Most homes rely on electric sump pumps to stay dry during storms. But when the power cuts out, those pumps stop working, and water has a clear path into your basement or crawl space.
Water Protection from the Outside In
When the power goes out and flooding threatens, Quick Dam Flood Bags and Flood Barriers give you protection without electricity or tools. They activate on contact with water, expanding to full size within minutes. No electricity, no tools, no problem
Place Flood Bags and Flood Barriers in front of doorways, garage entries, basement steps, or anywhere water might sneak in. Unused Flood Bags & Barriers will last ten plus years when stored in a dry space. Once activated, they will hold back and divert water with no extra effort from you.
Protect the Inside Too with Quick Dam Water Dams
Power outages are not just an outdoor problem. Without power, frozen pipes can burst, appliances can leak, water can creep in through seams, doors, or tile cracks. Quick Dam Water Dams are designed for exactly these kinds of indoor emergencies.
These flexible barriers absorb and control minor leaks and spills in places like bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, and around water heaters. They stay low and tight to the ground, forming a seal that contains water. No mess, no hassle.
Comprehensive Leak Protection in One Kit
Looking for a variety kit to keep around the house in the event of leaks or spills? Check out the Quick Dam Indoor Leak Kit. It includes Water Dams plus 10 super-absorbent mats: five Drip Mats with a plastic liner to stop seepage, and five two-sided Mats that absorb spills more effectively than paper towels.
Stop Water Before It Reaches Your Home
If a major storm is in the forecast, do not wait. Quick Dam Flood Bags and Flood Barriers should be placed proactively around vulnerable areas before the first drops fall.
Use Flood Barriers around garage doors, sliding glass doors, basement windows, and low-lying foundations. They can be stacked or overlapped for added protection. For added effectiveness, we recommend pre-activating them in this case. Once in place, they divert water away from your home before it becomes a disaster.
Build a No-Power Emergency Kit
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, every household should have a basic emergency supply kit. FEMA’s checklist includes:
We recommend adding flood protection to that list. When the power goes out, you need a backup plan for water threats.
Build a flood-ready kit with:
This combination gives you fast, reliable protection for both indoor and outdoor risks, no matter how long the power stays out.
Act Now Before the Storm Hits
You do not get advance notice when a tree hits a power line, or a storm surge knocks out your grid. But you can be the household that is ready instead of the one stuck reacting. Quick Dam provides affordable, compact, and easy to store water control solutions, so that when the lights go out and the water starts creeping in, you will be glad you’re prepared.
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Be Prepared. Be Protected with Quick Dam.
