Flooding is not just the most common natural disaster in the world but also one of the biggest risks for the business community. Every year millions of dollars are lost to floods. Unfortunately, for many businesses, those losses turn out fatal. In other words, to floodproof your business means to protect it from one of the biggest risks it can face.
In this article, we shall talk about the five essential steps every business owner should take as soon as possible to floodproof their business and make sure that even if the disaster strikes and affects the assets, the losses will be minimal, and your business will get out of the disaster with flying colors.
Make a plan!
The first step to making sure that the business will survive the upcoming flood season is having a clear understanding of how much flood can damage your assets and what you can do to prevent the damage.
Your plan should include the following paragraphs:
- The possibility of flooding - consider the location of your business, the previous history of floods, and the forecast you receive from official sources;
- The most vulnerable assets;
- The possibilities to rearrange the business to remove the most vulnerable assets from risks as much as possible;
- Flood control actions you can take to minimize the risk for your assets.
Get flood insurance.
Many home and business owners don`t know that their standard insurance plans don`t normally cover water damage from floods, storms, hurricanes, etc. Therefore, another essential step to floodproof your business is to make sure that you have flood insurance; it is active and will cover the most probable damage.
Another thing to keep in mind is that flood insurance, just like many other insurance policies, comes into action several weeks after it has been purchased. It means that you need to take care of it beforehand to avoid disappointment from losses if the flooding strikes before your flood insurance is active.
Endure the building
To floodproof your business, it is essential to make sure that the building itself is able to withstand water damage and prevent it from getting inside and damaging the assets.
Make sure to endure all the door passages, windows, and other vulnerable areas that can become gateways for floodwater. Modern flood barriers are a perfect versatile solution in this case. They are easy to use and store away, provide 100% protection from leaks and water damage, and can withstand 3-foot flooding.
They are also a great solution to block and protect windows in case of a hurricane. The solution will not only protect people and assets from shattered glass and fragments of the window frame and other debris but also prevent water damage from the storm and precipitations.
Deep clean
Another important step is to deep clean the business area thoroughly, not only right before the flooding but at least once in a couple of months. Make sure to clear the gutters and drainage, so they can successfully redirect floodwater. Clear the passage to allow people to evacuate easily in case of flooding. Inspect and keep clean your flood barriers or other flood control solutions to make sure that they are ready to use whenever the disaster strikes.
Explore flood control solutions
If you want to make sure that your business is safe and floodproof, you need to explore all the available flood control solutions. Most people rely entirely on sandbags and are ready to tolerate all the flaws and inconveniences of this floodproof method simply because they don`t know that there are lots of options and alternatives on the modern market.
Today, you can choose between flood doors, flood barriers, flood gates, and other devices that can be permanent or removable, made out of different materials, and provide different levels of protection.
Contact Dam Easy today to learn more about modern flood control methods, flood barriers, and their installation options. Our team will help you make informed decisions and choose the product that will fit the measurements, architecture, and flood risks of your business precisely!
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