Preparations for flood
Marsh, a member of Marsh & McLennan Companies - a global professional services firm, recently circulated a list of suggestions how companies can cope with floods. The suggestions cover necessary preparations and post-floods measures. The list was circulat
Flood Preparation
-- Activate your Business Continuity Management procedures. Assemble emergency response teams to review plans and decision timelines.
-- Identify any suppliers that might be affected by the floods, review contingency plans, and make alternative arrangements as needed.
-- If a decision is made to close a facility, check the availability of key personnel and agree on when to close the facility and the time required to shut down operations and evacuate personnel. To ensure safety of personnel, no-one should be allowed to remain on site unless approved by local authorities, and personnel should stay clear of low-lying coastal areas. Remain in contact with employees and ensure that contact lists are current.
-- Relocate, as required, any hazardous materials that could react with water.
-- Identify, back up, and/or relocate vital records. Cover valuable equipment, furniture, and other property susceptible to water damage.
-- Check all emergency and communications equipment, including generators and radios. Ensure that generators will start automatically and that power transfers properly. Fill oil and fuel tanks to capacity. Verify that all fire protection equipment and systems are in service.
-- Follow local media reports to stay current with the flood's progress and any advisory and mandatory evacuation orders.
-- Address access to your site after the floods recede. In extreme conditions, this will be controlled by public authorities. Assemble supplies for the emergency response team.
