Press release

Bombox

9th November 2007

10 Tips To Save Your Business From Floods

Any business or householder can be flooded out of existence unless they know what to do before floods happen. These tips will help any business, or householder prepare and survive.

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery specialist firm Bombox’s founder Moyra Franklin, says “Immediate action based on your own plan if you’re in a flood prone areas is vital, those few minutes can save the day for a business and allow it to continue trading. Lack of planning can put you out of business and sometimes you won’t even know for weeks.”

1. Use warnings to take action immediately and to co-ordinate items on an urgent to-do list which you’ve hopefully already prepared
2. Move all PC equipment, including printers and routers to the highest point that is feasible
3. Move all paperwork, such as current invoices and orders, up high, or off-site
4. Put all legal and insurance documents place in safe place not at risk from the floods, preferably in a safe place off-site
5. Un-plug all items such as phones and broadband where possible
6. Place items that can’t be moved higher on bricks or solid material
7. Roll-up any loose items such as curtains and carpets and if possible lay them across stacked bricks
8. If you’re staying on the premises prevent water build-up by opening doors on the downward slope. Other wise lock up as usual and sand bag all the entrances, including air bricks.
9. Get updated information by regularly checking the emergency numbers and listening to local radio
10. Make contact with those people important to your business and tell them what is happening.

Further Info

Images, bio and Q&A are available on request

Moyra Franklin has been interviewed on Channel M and is available for interview to discuss what a business or householder must do to ensure the best possible result from flooding. She is also able to explain how she helped her firm survive the Manchester IRA bomb and get back up and running the same day.

Contact details

Jim Symcox

Acorn Service

07963768114

jimsym@acornservice.com

www.business-powerpack.com