Flood risk assessment
Businesses are more likely to be disrupted by floods than fires. Below is some advice on preparing your organisation for the UK’s most common natural disaster.
- Find out from the Environmental Agency whether your premises are at risk from river or sea flooding.
- Remember that even if you are nowhere near a sea or river, you could still be vulnerable to flash floods.
- Consider flood protection products such as flood barriers.
- Make sure valuables are kept above floor level.
- Back up any important computer files and store them somewhere else.
- Make sure you and your staff know how to shut of electricity, gas and water supplies.
- Make sure electrical sockets are above flood level.
- Insure your business against flooding.
- Develop a flood plan and communicate this to employees.
- Do not try to salvage items until you know that the area is safe.
Need more help?
There is a lot of free advice out there for organisations wishing to improve security. Take a look at some of the resources below:
- Download Secure in the Knowledge - Building a secure business PDF
- Take a look at advice from the Environment Agency on how to prepare a flood plan
- Take a look at Business Link – Protecting your business from flooding
