3 Flood Preparation Tips for Businesses

6/18/2021 (Permalink)

Being prepared for a flooding can keep your business safe.

The damage from flooding can cost your business time, money and customers. However, a flood preparation plan can help you minimize the amount of property damage and the lost time your business suffers.

3 Tips for Businesses Flood Preparation 

1. Be Aware of Your Flood Risk

Any business can experience a flood, but some are more likely to have serious flood damage than others. Look up your location in West Valley Ctiy, UT, on a FEMA flood map to find out what the flood risk is in your area. Assess your building's risks and make a plan to minimize them.
If your building has electrical equipment that is close to the ground, considering having an electrician elevate your electrical components to reduce the risk of shock. Inspect your building's drainage system and windows to make sure they are properly sealed.

2. Create a Disaster Plan

Create a disaster plan that covers what you will do if flooding causes your power to go out, damages your equipment or disrupts your business in some other way. The disaster plan should include alternative plans, such as using a generator when the power goes out or moving your operations to an off-site facility if you are forced to evacuate your building because of black water contamination. It should also include recovery resources, such as flood mitigation companies you can contact to start drying out your property and contact information for your flood insurance company and key employees.

3. Protect Your Data

Electronic data should be backed up to the cloud or stored in an off-site facility. Important documents should be stored in an area above the flood line and copies should be kept off-site.

Flooding can completely devastate a business, destroying equipment and shutting down facilities. However, the better your flood preparation is, the less damage you are likely to incur and the faster you will be able to restore normal operations.