Hurricane season lasts through the end of November 2019, and every new tropical storm forming in the Gulf brings the possibility of flooding along the coast. Anyone who’s ever dealt with a flooded home or business knows the huge amount of money and work involved in returning to normal. A much better solution to the problem is to act preventively and guard against flooding in the first place. What kind of commercial flood control measures have you set in place?
Protecting your commercial property from floodwaters involves plenty of work ahead of time. However, the safety of your business is well worth the investment of time and effort. Try these tried-and-true methods to keep flooding away from your workplace.
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Install Barriers on the Doors
If you aren’t expecting the floodwaters to get very high, you can protect your business by simply blocking off the entrances with waterproof barriers. One excellent choice for these barriers is the EZDam, a 3-4 foot tall metal cover that installs perfectly over a standard-sized door. The EZDam is easy to install or remove once the waters have receded, and because of its small size, storage is also simple. In a pinch, an EZDam is the perfect flood barrier for moderate water levels.
Acquire an Aqua-Barrier
Unfortunately, sometimes floodwaters may be too high for an EZDam to handle. That’s where the Aqua-Barrier comes in. This inflatable cofferdam is capable of holding off 6 feet of water when fully inflated. Before the flood arrives, simply unroll the Aqua-Barrier, inflate it with water, and overlap the ends for a fully watertight seal. A few hours of prep work will save you hundreds of hours and countless dollars on repairing water damage later!
Prepare the Interior
Unfortunately, sometimes water still manages to get inside your business. After preventive measures like flood barriers, the best thing you can do is prep the inside of your business for even a low amount of water. Store important documents and supplies on high shelves or remove them from the building entirely. Cover any appliances in waterproof materials and store them in a dry area. The fewer things are left in your business to potentially suffer damage, the better.
Pro Tip: If you can’t move a particular object that could take damage (like a checkout stand in a grocery store), make sure you’ve insured it. Even if you can’t avoid damage, insurance will make the repair process easier.
Reliable Flood Protection for Your Property
Temporary flood barriers will do an excellent job keeping water out of your commercial property, drastically reducing the need for cleanup or damage control afterward. Better yet, since you won’t need to spend a huge amount of time getting back on your feet, you’ll avoid expensive downtime and get your business up and running again in record time. Why wait to clean up flood damage? Take charge of preventive measures and decide what type of commercial flood control you’ll be using this fall!
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