Reports & Papers-Flood Damage Mitigation Checklist

Flood Damage Mitigation Checklist

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The document provides a Flood Damage Mitigation Checklist prepared by IMUA's Loss Control and Claims Committee. It emphasizes the importance of proper preparation to limit flood damage, offering steps to take before, during, and after a flood event. Before a flood, actions include assessing flood exposure, developing a comprehensive emergency plan, monitoring flood predictions, and installing preventative measures like back-flow prevention devices and sandbags. During a flood, it advises monitoring information and organizing salvage operations. After a flood, recommendations include conducting damage assessments, notifying utility companies, clearing drains, and initiating salvage operations. The checklist aims to aid individuals and businesses in mitigating flood risks effectively, ensuring a well-prepared response to flood events by following these recommended steps.

Keywords

Flood Damage Mitigation Checklist

IMUA's Loss Control and Claims Committee

flood damage prevention

emergency plan development

back-flow prevention devices

sandbag installation

salvage operations

damage assessments

utility company notification

flood risk mitigation