Preparing Your Commercial Building for an Upcoming Flood

4/30/2022 (Permalink)

Make sure your property has plenty of food, water, and cleaning supplies.

Getting Your Commercial Building Ready for a Flood

Since rain occurs in nearly every part of the country, it is perhaps no surprise that floods are the most common type of natural disaster in the United States. However, it is not just heavy rain that causes flooding. This emergency can also result from:

• Storm surges
  
• Coastal storms
  
• Dam overflows
  
• Snow
  
  

Flood damage to your Port Royal, SC, commercial building could be quite severe. That is why you should prepare for possible floods well ahead of time. Here are some tips for doing so.

Protect Your Assets

Floods typically affect the lower levels of a property. You should thus elevate valuable items in your building as much as possible. Any key documents should be stored in a waterproof container and placed in a high location. Consider creating backup digital copies of this paperwork, as well.

Get Insurance

You need insurance to help cover the cost of water damage restoration services after a flood. However, a commercial policy does not usually include flooding. Contact the National Flood Insurance Program to buy separate flood coverage.

Purchase Supplies

Make sure your property has plenty of food, water, and cleaning supplies. The latter is particularly important since floods often contain bacteria-heavy black water. The stores may be busy right before the storm when everyone in your area is stocking up on essentials. You should thus purchase what you need well in advance.

Keep Informed

The National Oceanic and Atmosphere Association have a weather radio that provides emergency alerts. Your local community likely has its own warning system, as well. Sign up for these systems so you know the exact nature and timing of the threat in your area.
Do not let severe flooding ruin your commercial property. Store important items away from the floor and purchase insurance that will help you repair or replace any damaged assets. Be sure to gather plenty of supplies and stay informed on the latest weather updates, as well. This should minimize any harm to the premises.