Flood Emergency Operation Plan

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Flood Emergency Plan

Flood Emergency Operation Plan

Planning for the unthinkable, like a flood, is part of the solution, and it is time well spent. We learn that early on in our lives and careers, yet making it "another day's" project can be easy. However, for many of us, flood waters entering our place of work, business, or home, is a real threat. Part of the problem is knowing where to start in the planning process. We've compiled some tips based on FEMA recommendations that can help you establish a plan to be prepared. Include the following:

  • Identify a person in charge and chain of command
  • Notification procedures
  • Evacuation procedures
  • Safe entry point for emergency personnel
  • Facility address
  • Location of power shutoffs
  • Blueprints, or maps
  • Hazardous materials in use
  • List of equipment and documents to be moved
  • Specifically assigned emergency & cleanup duties
  • Location of emergency & cleanup supplies, like industrial wet/dry vacuums
  • Periodic training and drills

Once a plan is in place, dealing with an emergency flooding situation will be easier and more effective. The impact can be massive, with less property loss, damage, and injury.