How Do I Handle Flooding In My North Nashville Commercial Property?

6/27/2022 (Permalink)

As a wise North Nashville commercial business owner, we know you want to be ready for any disaster. Flooding can be dangerous, no matter if it’s weather-related or due to equipment failure. Being prepared can keep your business and your workforce safe both before - and after - flooding occurs.

What Are The Best Steps To Take To Protect My Business And Workforce In Case Of A Weather-Related Flood?

• Even if you think the risk of flooding is small, it’s essential to be vigilant; understand your location’s potential exposure. You can reference the NOAA Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service’s quarterly updates and maps to determine what areas of Middle Tennessee are at higher flooding risk during certain times of the year. Knowing the potential rates of rising waters and how long it would take to drain off will be essential for you as a business owner.
• Keep all copies of your insurance documents and other critical business information in a flood-safe location. Using the cloud to store business-related information will be essential to avoid the potential loss of documentation. 
• Prepare your location before a weather-related flood. Investing in a sump pump could help minimize damages, while maintaining gutters, drains, and roofing is also helpful. Anchoring any fuel tanks is also an excellent step to take. If your commercial property is low-lying, invest in sandbags and other methods to stop floodwaters.
• Create a flood evacuation route and share it with your workforce, so they know how to get themselves and any customers to the higher and safer ground if necessary. Invest in an emergency kit and keep it well-stocked in case people get stranded in the building. 

What Are Some Best Practices If My Commercial Location Does Experience Flooding?

• Make sure you know where everyone is and that they are safe. Do not encourage anyone to come to work if it is dangerous to do so, and keep people onsite if it isn’t safe to travel home. 
• Contact your local fire department and police, and let them know the status of your property and everyone involved.
• If you have standing water inside or around your buildings, turn off all electricity and unplug appliances, computers, and other machinery.
• Stay connected to local news stations to get updates and important information. The most important thing is that everyone is safe.  

When it comes to a flooding event, SERVPRO of North Nashville is here to help. We specialize in large-scale disaster recovery and cleanup for commercial locations, so call us for assistance if your business experiences any disaster. You can count on us for mold remediation, storm damage restoration, biohazard cleaning, and more!

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