How to prepare your Fort Mill South Carolina business for flooding

9/29/2016 (Permalink)

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Floods can cause major damage to Fort Mill businesses

With over 40 years of experience, SERVPRO Franchise professionals have restored flood damaged homes and businesses from coast to coast. Here are our SERVPRO approved tips for preparing your business for a flood.

BEFORE THE FLOOD

Have a qualified professional elevate the furnace, water heater, electric panel if susceptble to flooding.
Install Check valves in sewer traps to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your business.
Seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds to avoid seepage.
Arrange to have a free Emergency Ready profile made for your business in advance so if the flood does happen, then you will be able to manage the restoration process remotely.
Make sure you have flood insurance, flood insurance takes 30 days to get into affect so it is imperative that you have it long before you need it.
Document your business. Take quality pictures of vehicles, computers, inventory and office set up. You'll be glad you have this later.

During the flood:

Turn off utilities at the main switches, or valves if instructed to do so.
Disconnect electrical appliances.
Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
Do not walk through moving water. Even six inches of moving water can make you fall.

After the Flood

Listen for news reports to learn if the communities water supply is safe to drink. 
Avoid floodwaters. Water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline, or raw sewage. Water may also be electrically charged.
Stay out of any Fort Mill building if it is surrounded by flood waters.
Return to the business only when authorities indicate it is safe.

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