Protect your business

Is your business prepared for flooding? 

 

Know if you’re at risk

• Do you know if you're at risk of flooding?

• Are flood warnings available in your area?

• Do you know how you can receive flood warnings?

 

Preparing a flood plan

• Do you know how your business will respond to a flood?

• Do you have a list of useful numbers including Floodline, local authority, and your insurance company?

• Do you know how to shut off your gas/electric/water supplies?

• Are your stock, fittings and valuable equipment stored above flood level?

• Have you developed flood contingency plans with suppliers and/or clients?

• Can you call someone to help you in the event of a flood?

 

Staff training and evacuation

• Are you aware of correct flood safety procedures for you and your staff?

• Have you trained your staff on flood safety procedures?

• Can your staff work quickly and efficiently to protect your business in the event of a flood?

 

Protecting your property

• Have you installed flood protection products?

• Do you have a stockpile of useful materials such as plastic sheeting, sandbags (unfilled), sand, nails, hammer, shovel, wood, and a saw?

• Have you installed non-return valves in your toilets and drains?

• Do you and your staff have high ground where you can park your cars?

• Are your electrical sockets above flood level?

• Do you have computer equipment in the basement?

 

Flood insurance

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• Do you have sufficient insurance cover in the event of a flood situation?

• Do you know what information your insurer will require to support a claim?

 

Evacuation

• Do you have an easy way to let your staff know about an evacuation?

• Do you know which roads will stay open in your area during a flood?

• Have you identified where staff can shelter in the event of a flood during work hours?