- October 11, 2019
Flood protection innovation offers relief to Canadians
According to Public Safety Canada, floods are the most common natural disaster in the country and among the most expensive…

According to Public Safety Canada, floods are the most common
Among Canada’s environmental emergency companies is Vasalta Canada, a company that manufactures innovative environmental products and
Already utilized by many Canadian municipalities and governments, Vasalta’s Quik-Response Self-Expanding Sandbags are one of Canada’s most praised flood mitigation innovations. This sand-free alternative to traditional sandbags functions similarly to a normal sandbag, but are initially compact and weightless. When exposed to water, each Quik-Response sandbag expands to about 40lbs in minutes, forming a fully functional sandbag for floodwater protection. The initial size of the product allows individuals to proactively store the preventative device in their home and quickly deploy it in minutes should a flood situation arise.
For any Canadian looking to protect their home with Quik-Response, request from your local Public Works Department or visit www.vasalta.ca/quik-response to purchase a Quik-Response self-expanding sandbag Homeowners Kit.