Business Link publishes flooding guide for UK businesses

Businesses across the UK who are concerned about the way flooding might affect them are being urged to contact Business Link for help and advice.

Business Link, the free government-funded business information and advice service, has created a flood risk assessment guide available at http://businesslink.gov.uk/flooding where businesses can find the information they may need on how to;

• Assess the risk of flooding
• Draw up a flood plan
• Insure their business against flooding
• Reduce potential flood damage
• Train employees to deal with flooding
• Deal with the aftermath of a flood.

Business Link Adviser Erica Russell advises; "Simple preparation and planning can help dramatically reduce the effects of flooding. Businesses who prepare for flooding, for example, can save up to 90 percent of the cost of lost stock and moveable equipment. We can advise how that can be achieved and are keen to help."

Contact your local Business Link on 0845 600 9 006.

•Date: 12th Sept 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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