Duct Tape Outperforms Sandbags in Flood Prevention Tests
Key Takeaways
- Duct tape blocked more floodwater than sandbags in tests.
- Provides an affordable alternative for home flood protection.
- Researchers evaluated low-cost flood mitigation strategies.
Laboratory tests suggest that a simple roll of duct tape can block out more floodwater than traditional sandbags. This surprising discovery offers an affordable alternative for emergency home protection. Researchers continue to evaluate accessible mitigation techniques for extreme weather.
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