Ways to Make Your Dutchess County Business More Resilient to Water Damage

10/22/2020 (Permalink)

Keep your business resilient to help protect your investment!

While water damage is something that no business owner expects, it is something that can
happen to anyone at any time. Water damage can be as simple as leaky plumbing or as complicated as a full-on flood, and also can occur due to many scenarios in between (storms, fire damage, toilet overflows, etc).

Making sure that your business is as resilient as possible to water damage is a great way to
protect your investment and be sure you are prepared.

Tips for Lessening the Impact of Water Damage on Your Business

1. Purchase Flood Insurance
Unfortunately, many business owners discover far too late that flood insurance is not included in
their commercial policy—and depending on the extent of damages, this can be devastating. The
National Flood Insurance Program set up through FEMA provides coverage to businesses to
help them recover, and even if you are not in a known flood plain, it might be worth considering
the addition of this to your policy just in case.

2. Back Up All of Your Files
Whether your business is still using paper files or has migrated to a more digital solution, it is
important that you have everything essential saved in case water damage were to occur.
Whether it is a burst pipe or a sudden flood that causes damage, it can be impossible to recover
documents once they become fully submerged in water. Determine the best process for your
business to back up its data and be sure to keep up with this regularly to make sure you have
everything you need.

3. Ensure You Have a Restoration Plan
When it comes to water damage, one of the best things you can do is ensure that you are able
to start on the restoration process quickly in order to prevent mold growth and other secondary damages from occurring. Be sure you have done your research regarding commercial
restoration providers in your area so that you are able to call them as soon as damage is done
to your business and get the restoration process started right away.

If you are in need of any kind of commercial restoration for water damage, we are here to help. Our professionals are experienced and certified in water damage mitigation and ready- 24/7.

Contact us today.