The Flood Response
Your City Deserves.

ESR provides a fully managed flood mitigation service for cities and counties nationwide. This includes mobile on-site sandbag production, pre-palletized delivery, and last mile door-to-door delivery directly to residents. Our fleet currently produces up to 32,000 sandbags per hour and can serve multiple locations simultaneously. As our fleet continues to grow, so does our capacity to protect even more communities across the country.

Contact us directly at [email protected], call (888) 777-0002, or fill out the form in the next section. An ESR representative will reach out promptly to build a tailored flood response plan for your community.

ESR operates nationwide and can be on-site and fully operational within 12 hours of deployment. Our response scales to the size and urgency of each event, providing immediate support to municipalities across the country.

ESR fills a 30-pound sandbag in 3 seconds. Each unit holds 22 tons of sand, allowing continuous production without the constant refill stops that slow traditional systems down. Manual filling requires three people per bag under OSHA safe practices and yields roughly 77 bags per hour at peak. ESR's system handles all of that with our own trained operators, significantly reducing labor demands and costs for your city.

Yes. ESR's mobile units operate independently of one another, so multiple sites can be served simultaneously during large-scale flood events. This decentralized approach keeps response fast and effective across an entire municipality or region.

Yes. Municipalities that choose our last mile delivery option can have sandbags delivered directly to residents' homes, eliminating the need for community members to travel to a fill site, wait in line, or handle heavy bags themselves.

Absolutely. ESR is built for flexibility. Municipalities with multiple service areas can combine deployment methods based on the specific needs, available space, and traffic constraints of each location. For example, a city with four service areas could run on-site production in two high-traffic staging zones, deliver pre-palletized sandbags to a third area for quick distribution, and use last mile delivery in a fourth where residents have limited mobility or access. Every deployment plan is tailored to your municipality's infrastructure and operational realities, so you get the most effective response possible across every part of your community.

Very little. Municipalities are asked to designate 1 to 2 staff members for site supervision and traffic coordination. ESR handles all sandbag production with our own operators and equipment. We recommend identifying a Site Supervisor to serve as the primary point of contact with our team for smooth coordination. If your city is short-staffed, ESR can also help coordinate volunteers and support personnel.

Beyond equipment and production, ESR can assist with volunteer coordination and supplemental staffing when cities need additional support. This is particularly valuable for smaller municipalities with limited emergency response resources, ensuring a faster and more organized flood response from start to finish.

ESR sources sand locally to prevent the introduction of non-native species and complies with all applicable regulatory standards for safe sand usage. Unlike traditional open-pile methods, our patented system eliminates loose sand dumping on-site, which means no uncontrolled sand scatter, no runoff risk, and significantly less habitat disturbance and potential for water contamination. Our high-capacity patented system also minimizes the number of trips required on-site, lowering carbon emissions and reducing overall environmental impact.

Manual sandbagging is physically demanding and carries significant injury risk. Under OSHA guidelines, safe hand-filling requires three people per bag, making it both labor-intensive and liability-prone. Workers' comp claims and OSHA violations from these operations are often not covered by federal aid. ESR's automated system removes that burden entirely. Our operators are fully insured, so your city carries none of the liability associated with on-site production. That means your staff, your volunteers, and your city's bottom line are all protected. For more on OSHA's sandbagging safety standards, see the official OSHA sandbagging guidance.

ESR offers flexible billing structures, including flat-rate and tiered pricing based on order size and urgency. Purchase orders are accepted and can cover equipment, operational costs, and sand supply. Contact us to discuss the right structure for your city's budget and procurement process.

No. ESR does not charge for standby service. Your city is billed only for sandbags ordered, with a minimum order of 1,200 bags. This allows municipalities to establish a contract in advance and maintain full preparedness without any upfront cost.

Sandbag deployments have historically been eligible for reimbursement consideration through federal programs such as FEMA Public Assistance and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, though approval depends on your disaster declaration status and your jurisdiction's eligibility. The process can be lengthy, and outcomes vary. ESR provides thorough documentation of every order and deployment to give your city the best possible foundation if you choose to pursue reimbursement.

Pre-storm contracts guarantee response availability and lock in pricing before demand surges during an active emergency. Cities that establish agreements in advance avoid delays in procurement, protect their communities faster, and maintain a stronger overall preparedness posture. It costs nothing to be on standby, and it could make all the difference when it matters most.