3 Flood-Prevention Strategies for Businesses
Water damage is a cause for concern in any
businesses. With the ability to keep a company from operating during
repairs, as well as threaten inventory and vital business documents,
floods should be top priorities when it comes to accident prevention.
While accidents can always happen, there are a
number of ways to prepare for and hopefully prevent a major flood.
This article will discuss some helpful guidelines for creating an
effective defense against flooding.
If you need Eastlake
flood-drying or prevention services, contact Allied
Restoration Company. With our professional services ready to
assist homes and businesses in Seattle, we can help return your
property to its pre-disaster state.
Most business owners understand the very true
meaning of the phrase “time is money,” but when it comes to flood
drying, time is everything. Please call us at 425-458-5756.
1. Invest in Flood Insurance
Flood insurance is one of the smartest investments
a business owner can make. As effective as flood-drying services can
be at restoring damaged property, refurbished inventory can never be
sold at full value.
An insurance plan offers the peace of mind that
comes with knowing you’re covered in the worst-case scenario. Many
businesses—and even homes—in what are considered “high-risk
areas” might even qualify for lower-cost options, according to
Floodsmart.gov.
2. Utilize Flood-Proof Basement Storage Options
Many businesses have no choice but to store
important documents and inventory in the basement. It doesn’t help
that basement flooding is one of the most frequent issues in the
Pacific Northwest, according to the Seattle
Times. The best option, then, is being sure to store belongings
in the basement with floods in mind. Keeping items above the floor by
having flood-proof storage installed is perhaps the most effective
way to keep inventory and other important business property safe.
3. Digitize and Store Business Documents
Off-Site When Possible
Sometimes, flood prevention has less to do with
stopping potential flooding and more to do with keeping what’s
important untouched by water. When it comes to protecting vital
business documents from damage, using digital backups and storing
them somewhere else is the best option. Any physical paperwork that
must be present at the place of business is best stored somewhere
above the floor, where it is unlikely to be soaked from a major
flood.
Flood-Drying and Remediation Services for
Businesses in Eastlake
Don’t let your business risk serious loss from
flooding and water damage. Call the experts at Allied Restoration
Company today. Our drying and dehumidification techniques are
industry-standard and are ready at your need. Please call us at
425-458-5756.