Device for forming a temporary seal for flood protection

Abstract

One illustrative device disclosed herein includes a package and a plurality of individual sections of a moldable material positioned within the package, wherein the plurality of individual sections of the moldable material are adapted to be deformed into a substantially contiguous seal between a first structure and a second structure and wherein the number of the individual sections of the moldable material within the package is selected so as to provide the necessary quantity of the plurality of individual sections of the moldable material so as to form the substantially contiguous seal.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0001]The present disclosure generally relates to the field of temporary flood protection devices and, more specifically, to methods, devices and kits for forming a temporary seal to prevent water from entering a home or a building.2. Description of the Related Art[0002]Municipalities and federal and state governments go to great lengths and spend enormous sums of money in an effort to protect residences and commercial properties from flooding. For example, infrastructures such as dams, underground water drainage systems and drainage canals are formed in an effort to control the flow of rain water and rivers, and to try to keep water in lakes or reservoirs from overflowing. However, in some cases, despite the best efforts of all involved, systems may fail or weather conditions may be so bad as to simply overwhelm the infrastructure in place for water control. As a result, flooding of residences and / or businesses may occur. Flooding...

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However, in some cases, despite the best efforts of all involved, systems may fail or weather conditions may be so bad as to simply overwhelm the infrastructure in place for water control.

As a result, flooding of residences and / or businesses may occur.

Flooding can cause a great deal of monetary damage and emotional anguish to those that are adversely impacted.

Even a few inches of flood water in a residence can cause extensive damage, disrupt family's lives for months and take months to repair.

Similar problems can arise in the context of business operations as well and can result in loss of significant revenues.

While this technique can be effective in certain situations, it is very labor-intensive, very time-consuming and typically must be done several days in advance of the anticipated flooding event, at or near the time of an actual flooding event it may be difficult to obtain the necessary manpower and supplies to produce the required number of sandbags.

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