Preparation and Planning Mitigate Flood Damage

The fall season is often among the busiest for businesses. The start of the school year, the bustle of the impending holiday season, and changing weather conditions all form a whirlwind of activity around your building. Amid the chaos, it can be difficult to remember some of the vital steps that you can take to protect your structure from the threats of disasters like flooding. 

What Can You Do as a Responsible Business Owner?  

Lightspeed Restoration responds to countless businesses yearly, many of which suffer the devastating effects of water penetration from unexpected fall flooding. Fortunately, if you take some proactive steps to protect your property, you can lessen the damaging effects or potentially evade flood disasters altogether.  

  • Assess Drainage - When water gets into or close to your building, what system do you have to drain that buildup away? Drainage is vital in keeping your facility dry and the structure from suffering high volumes of intruding floodwater. If your drainage network is insufficient or non-existent, it is a situation to remedy immediately.  
  • Seal Cracks and Openings in the Building - Similarly, openings in your building where water can enter must also be addressed. While drainage is a vital first defense, nothing is as equipped to keep out floodwater as the building envelope. When cracks or openings exist, sealing them can help reinforce the walls from hydrostatic pressure.  
  • Regrade Landscaping - Simple changes to your landscaping layout can also help protect your facilities from the threat of flood damage. Regrading the ground around your buildings can make it a literal uphill battle for encroaching floodwater to find its way inside. Well-designed landscaping changes can direct water flow away from structures to a drain or safer space where damage is not likely. 
  • Create a Flood Recovery Plan - You won’t always be able to avoid widespread natural disasters when conditions are at their worst. The best solution is to have a backup plan to protect your equipment, documents, and structure from harm. Lightspeed Restoration can work with you to customize an emergency response plan so you are ready in case of disaster to protect what matters most. 

Lightspeed Restoration Helps You Through the Disaster  

Even the best-laid plans, as the adage suggests, often go awry. Preventative steps can protect your business, but these are not guaranteed. Flooding can still occur, or even threats like leaks and pipe bursts. However water threatens your facilities, you can count on the experience and training of Lightspeed Restoration professionals for mitigation, restoration, and repair services.  

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Whether you need help identifying your business’ vulnerabilities or already face flood damage and need a competent cleanup crew, you can reach your local Lightspeed Restoration experts by calling (800) 620-4009.

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