If your company is located in a flooding zone, there are ways to protect it from flood damage.
A 20-year-old restaurant might never reopen in the exact location. A gallery continues to support local artists whose inventory and studios have been wiped out. A small business struggles to cobble together income as it experiences thousands of dollars in repairs. Business owners in cities impacted by Hurricane Helene must grapple with the economic consequences. If your company is located in a flooding zone, there are ways to protect it from flood damage.
Always Have an Emergency Plan
If you know that your business is in a flood zone and has a history of flooding, it’s critical to have an emergency plan in place in case one happens. You should also know what valuables must be kept above the flood line and who to contact in case of a disaster. Remember to have an emergency escape route out of the property and never allow standing water to remain on your building. Call North Arundel Contracting at 410-766-2855 for your flood damage needs.
Consider Flood Insurance
Another safeguard is buying flood insurance. Even if you don’t reside in a flood hazard area, it’s safer to consider having it than not. As one of the nation’s most prevalent types of disasters, you should not underestimate the cost of flood damage. If you don’t have flood insurance, make sure to speak to a reputable insurance company to determine your path.
Protect Your Structure for the Future
There are many methods to protect your building in case a flood transpires. For instance:
- You can reinstall your electrical outlets higher up, out of reach of the waters.
- Invest in a sump pump to keep the water flow to a minimum.
- Put flood-proof barriers over the bottom portions of windows and doors (at least three feet above your local base flood elevation).
- Plant native species around your building’s entrance to encourage better drainage in your area.
Be Safe
Make sure that safety is your priority in case of a flood. Shut off the electrical power to your property, and don’t handle electrical equipment when in direct contact with wet surfaces. If the flood damage is due to a burst pipe instead of the forces of nature, seek the water valve to your property and turn it off.
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