Protecting your Dighton business from flood damage.

12/17/2019 (Permalink)

When a storm hits, there’s a possibility of it flooding your business, always be prepared and remember to call us! (508) 223-0505.

Whether you have run your business for 50 years or 2 years, flood damage is the last thing you want! Every business and home is susceptible to flooding, even if it’s nowhere near a body of water. Your business and appliances can easily be ruined and leaving you and your employees wondering what to do now.

Flooding can occur anywhere. Flooding is usually caused by extreme precipitation. You may think if your business is not in a “high risk” flood area, you shouldn’t be insured against flood damage, but that is a very good thing to consider looking into. Commercial flood insurance can make a difference between re-opening or closing down ?

Protecting your small Dighton business:

• Have a business continuity plan. This is a strategy for recovering your business in the event of a disaster. An effective plan builds upon:
  • Identify your risks or threats
  • Identify critical business functions and processes & resources needed for them.
    • Answering phones
    • Running equipment
  • Adopt controls to prevent or reduce a disasters impact on your business.
    • Keep paper copies of digital files elsewhere.
  • Test your plan

Click here for more information about business continuity planning.

• Purchase flood insurance. Most standard business insurance policies do not cover flood damage. Purchasing flood insurance if you are not in a high-risk area could cause you less than if you were.
• Prepare your property.
  • Basements are very vulnerable to flood damage.
    • Fill any cracks on the walls.
    • Make the landscape such so that water runs away from the building.
    • Install a sump pump (if you haven’t already)
    • Move equipment, documents, inventory… to a higher location other than the basement.

Flooding is a huge challenge that small business owners face. But, by taking proactive measures, you can minimize any potential damage that may occur. 

If your Dighton business suffers from flood, storm, or water damage, call us 24/7 at (508) 223-0505 and visit our website for more information and tips.

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