Museum Uses Tarps to Protect Vital Equipment After Earthquake

Caretakers of a museum in Vallejo, California have found an effective way to keep rain from damaging sensitive radio and electronic equipment used for educational programs and amateur radio classes. The roof was damaged by an earthquake, which knocked bricks loose and left a large hole. Entering the area's rainy season, the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation workers scrambled to use tarps to keep rainwater from dripping into their 160-year-old building. After experiencing a heavy rain, they were delighted to find that the tarps worked, and the...

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Spotlight on Canopy Tarps: How to Use, Where to Buy & More

Canopy tarps have many uses, from backyard weddings to protecting agricultural equipment. Using a canopy tarp protects guests from sudden unexpected rain and shades them from the hot afternoon sun. For homes that do not have garages, you can create a temporary enclosure for your vehicles using a pipe frame, canopy tarp and clamps. Agricultural businesses and those in construction can use canopy tarps to protect expensive machinery out in the field. Canopy tarps can also be used as awnings over backyard patios and decks. Traditional Canopies These...

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Giant Plastic Tarps Used For Protection Against Ebola in Fort Lauderdale

In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, when paramedics are notified of a person who has Ebola-type symptoms, they take extreme precautions before transporting that individual to the hospital. Part of their procedure involves covering their rescue vehicles, themselves and their patient in plastic. They use a gigantic plastic tarp to cover the entire inside area of their vehicle. This type of heightened protection, known as a "patient isolation device," has been used on Fort Lauderdale fire rescue vehicles since 1999. These plastic coverings keep first responders...

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