🌧️ PMGS Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Premises & Facilities from Flooding
Flooding can cause significant disruption, damage to assets, health and safety concerns, and costly repairs. Taking proactive measures can help protect your building, occupants, and operations.
1️⃣ Keep Drains and Gullies Clear
Regularly inspect and clean external drains, gullies, and channels to prevent blockages caused by leaves, litter, mud, and debris.
2️⃣ Inspect Gutters and Downpipes
Ensure gutters and downpipes are free-flowing and in good condition. Damaged or blocked rainwater systems can quickly lead to water ingress.
3️⃣ Carry Out Regular Roof Inspections
Check roofs for damaged tiles, cracks, ponding water, and defects that could allow water to enter the building during heavy rainfall.
4️⃣ Protect Vulnerable Entry Points
Inspect doors, windows, air vents, and service penetrations. Consider flood barriers or door guards in areas known to be at risk.
5️⃣ Test Sump Pumps and Drainage Systems
Where installed, ensure sump pumps, non-return valves, and drainage systems are regularly tested and maintained.
6️⃣ Monitor Internal Plumbing
Regularly inspect toilets, sinks, pipework, water heaters, and plant rooms for leaks or signs of deterioration before they become major issues.
7️⃣ Store Critical Equipment Above Ground Level
Keep important documents, IT equipment, electrical items, and valuable assets off the floor and away from flood-prone areas.
8️⃣ Develop a Flood Response Plan
Ensure staff understand procedures for reporting flooding, isolating utilities, protecting assets, and contacting emergency contractors.
9️⃣ Undertake Routine Building Inspections
Regular inspections help identify defects such as cracked pipework, damaged seals, blocked drainage routes, or water ingress risks.
🔟 Maintain Emergency Supplies
Keep wet vacuums, absorbent materials, sandbags, warning signage, and emergency contact lists readily available for rapid response.
🌟 PMGS Premises Management Tip
The most effective flood prevention strategy is proactive maintenance.
Small issues such as blocked drains, leaking pipework, damaged gutters, or overflowing toilets can quickly develop into major incidents if left unchecked.
By adopting a planned inspection and maintenance programme, facilities teams can significantly reduce the likelihood and impact of flooding.
Premises Management Group Surrey (PMGS)
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