SERVPRO of Newton Wellesley Helps Businesses Prepare For Flooding

11/5/2022 (Permalink)

Flooding can happen anywhere this is why it is critical that businesses are prepared for natural disasters.

Flooding can happen anywhere this is why it is critical that businesses are prepared for natural disasters. It is recommended to have flood insurance and tools that mitigate total loss in emergency situations. 

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), flooding occurs in over 90 percent of all-disasters, averaging 17 billion dollars of damage each year.

Here are some helpful tips: 

• Analyze flood maps: FEMA is the most reliable resource for this. 
• Conduct risk analysis: Storms can completely destroy a given area. 
• Generate a disaster plan: Having a disaster plan is a  great way to maintain calmness. 
• Obtain commercial flood insurance: You will want to establish your risk analysis. 
• Protect business information: When flooding does occur, it can be hard to salvage equipment and paperwork. 
• Purchase flood boards: If you are in a flood-prone area or at risk of flooding you will want to consider this. 
• Raise electrical sockets, fuse boxes, and wiring: Moving electrical wiring to a safe height is simple. 
• Install non-return valves: Businesses should consider the installation of non-return valves for drains. This can be an added layer of protection during flooding.

SERVPRO of Newton Wellesley is your premier choice for restoration and rebuild. Our teams are ready to respond 24 hours a week, any day of the year. When you bring us on the job our team of licensed contractors and certified technicians will work collaboratively with you throughout the duration of the project. They will keep you up to date on the status of the project and make sure that your expectations are met. We will help you to move forward and make it “Like it never even happened” for all of your storm damage.