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A flood control system, in one aspect involving providing a plurality of substantially rigid containers, at least some of the containers having a top portion, a bottom portion and substantially rigid sidewalls operably connecting the top and bottom portions, the sidewalls being configured to withsta

A flood control system, in one aspect involving providing a plurality of substantially rigid containers, at least some of the containers having a top portion, a bottom portion and substantially rigid sidewalls operably connecting the top and bottom portions, the sidewalls being configured to withstand compressive forces between the top portion and the bottom portion; and positioning the plurality of substantially rigid containers at a selected location proximate a body of water, at least some of the substantially rigid containers being positioned at the selected location in a substantially abutting relationship to form a barrier.

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[ What is claimed is:] [5.] A flood control apparatus, comprising:(a) a housing with a top portion, a bottom portion and sidewalls;(b) a swiveling end section adjacent to one of the sidewalls, the swiveling end section having a substantially flat outer surface; and(c) a hinge operably connecting the

[ What is claimed is:] [5.] A flood control apparatus, comprising:(a) a housing with a top portion, a bottom portion and sidewalls;(b) a swiveling end section adjacent to one of the sidewalls, the swiveling end section having a substantially flat outer surface; and(c) a hinge operably connecting the swiveling end section to the housing.