Preparing Your Business for a Flood

4/6/2022 (Permalink)

Storm cleanup in a store in Burning Tree, OK.

Flood Preparedness for Your Business

Preparing your business for a flood is more than just preparing a sand bag barrier and hoping for the best. It takes some time and planning, but there are a few simple steps.

Create a Plan

When it floods, you need a plan. This includes:

• Getting insurance
  
• Training your employees
  
• Checking your business flood zone
  
• Noting areas that may need flood dams
  
• Duplicating critical information and storing it at another location
  
  

Make sure you write down your plan and keep it in an area where you and your employees can find it in the event of a flood. You should also keep the number of a flood remediation company handy just in case.

Check Your Cities Flood Plan

You should know what Burning Tree, OK, does in the event of a flood. Some cities offer flood supplies when a storm is imminent, while others have pumps that are turned on when floodwaters threaten businesses. Other cities open areas where sand bag devices or other flood barriers can be purchased and filled.

Purchase Supplies

Do not wait until the last minute to purchase supplies like barriers, heavy tape, tarps, boards and barriers. There are usually shortages of these items right before a flood. If you keep these items in storage, check them before storm season to ensure they are still in working order. These items can easily prevent flood damage to your business, and it is better to have them just in case.

Outline What Happens After a Flood

Having an outline for what happens after a flood is just as important as planning for the flood itself. You should know what you need to do, who you need to call and what precautions you need to take. Just having this can help you remain calm and reduce the stress of dealing with water damage.
Preparing for a flood is more than just throwing a sand bag or barrier device down. Having a clear idea of what you need to do before and after can help you keep your business safe from flooding.