When Your Business Is Hit By Emergency

There are a lot of things which can be cause for concern when you run your own business. Cash flow, Staffing, Clients, the list is endless. One thing we never really think about is the potential consequences of a flood in our business premises. Considering the fact that flooding is one of the most common types of natural disaster experienced in the United States. It is really important that we not only consider the consequences of flooding and ensure we are properly insured, but also that we know what to do in the event of a flood.

Here are some tips for staying safe in a flood:

• Keep a battery powered radio tuned to the local station so that you will be able to here news reports and any emergency instructions being issued.
• If your premises are flooded, and it is safe to do so, then move to higher ground.
• If you are inside the premises and flood waters are rising, move to a higher floor, or the roof. Take a flash light, radio and any extra clothing you have access to.
• If it is safe to do so and you have been advised to evacuate try to take water and food with you.
• If you are in a car, truck or other company vehicle do not drive through flooded roads – it takes only a couple of feet of water to sweep a truck off road.
• If your vehicle stalls, abandon it immediately and get to higher ground on foot. Flood water may rise rapidly within the car.
• When travelling on foot remember that flood water is very deceptive so do not try to walk through water which is higher than knee deep.