Floods are the commonly faced and costly type of natural disaster in the country. Floods can occur in many places in the world at any time of the year. They are usually caused by heavy rains, rapid snowmelt and ice jams, but can also be created, more rarely, by the collapse of natural or artificial dams.
Flood warnings can come from different sources. To better fight against floods, it is essential to be well prepared by forming a disaster response team. The major thing that must be done to develop an action plan and ensure business continuity is to assess the likelihood of a flood, its eventual origin, and its impact on its operations.
What To Do Before A Flood
Preparation is the key to adequate flood protection. Here are some preventive measures to take to protect your property, property, and employees in the event of a flood.
Check Valves: Install check valves at the connection points to the drains and the water supply line (public network) to prevent water from backing up.
Watertight Barriers (Flood Protectors): Install waterproof barriers to prevent water from seeping through doors, windows, ventilation shafts, and other openings.
Watertight Walls: Build waterproof walls to protect your equipment and workspaces if they are particularly vulnerable to water.
Emergency Equipment: Provide emergency equipment, such as portable water pumps, emergency power sources, such as gasoline generators or pumps, and battery powered lighting. You will have disposed of higher than the maximum height that can reach the flood waters.
Insurance: Check your insurance policy. Does it cover the damage caused by floods, business interruption, and loss of income? If this is not the case, contact your insurance provider to obtain the appropriate guarantee.
First Aid Kit: Prepare a first aid kit that is easily accessible in case of a flood. This kit should include a flashlight, a radio, copies of your insurance documents, a list of significant phone numbers, spare batteries, medicines, blankets, food, dry clothes, a kit first aid, cell phone, and money.
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Disaster Plan: Incorporate a flood component into your health and safety plan. Set up evacuation routes and organize evacuation drills for staff. Anticipate the specialized help that some people (for example, elderly staff, deaf or blind people) may need in the event of a flood.
List of contacts: Make a list of your employees and write down their contact details in case of evacuation. For more information, visit our blog post.
Moving: See if it is possible to temporarily transfer to another location, certain key activities or functions, such as shipping or receiving products or customer service, in the event of a disaster. Determine who can help you before, during, and after a flood.
With proper preparation and planning, you will be able to reduce the resulting damage and loss. A functional assessment of the flood potential and the examination of different scenarios will allow you to ensure the continuity of your activities.
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