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Flood preparation guide for your business

Don't let a flood drown your business. Floods are one of the most common and widespread of all disasters and are growing in frequency and severity due to the impact of global warming.

Simple actions to protect your business

1. Find out if your business is at risk

Enter your postcode in the 'Flood Map' box on the right to find out if your business is at risk from flooding.  Or call Floodline on 0845 988 1188.

2. Be informed – sign-up for flood warnings

We offer a service called Floodline Warnings Direct in areas of high flood risk. This is a free service that provides flood warnings direct to you by telephone, mobile, email, SMS text message and fax. You can sign-up online.

3. Be prepared – protect your business from flooding

Your business is more likely to flood than to burn down, so it is vital you prepare now. Make a flood plan that'll keep your business afloat if the worst happens.

We have worked with the Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries Forum to develop guidance to advise regulated sites on how to assess and manage flood risk.

  • Why prepare for flooding?

    Most businesses can save between 20 and 90 per cent on the cost of lost stock and movable equipment by taking action to prepare in advance for flooding

  • Prepare a flood plan for your business

    Preparing and putting in place a flood plan is the most important thing you can do to prepare your business for flooding.

  • Business flood checklist

    Use our checklist to decide whether you've finished your flood plan. Tick off the actions you've taken and see what you've still got to do