Flood Guidance and Mitigation Checklist

This global flood guidance and mitigation checklist helps organizations assess exposure and prepare sites to withstand and recover from flooding. It covers evaluating flood history and proximity to water, identifying vulnerable basements and low-lying areas, and strengthening resilience with sealed walls, raised electrics, anchored tanks, elevated stock, and local protection devices. It guides activation of a flood emergency response plan, safe shutdown procedures, deployment of temporary barriers, relocation of vehicles and critical assets, and staff safety practices. During and after a flood, it outlines insurer notification, controlled reentry, salvage, utility and system checks, sanitation, and documentation for claims. It also prompts updates to business continuity and training, and ongoing maintenance of drainage and building integrity, aligned with the Aviva Loss Prevention Standard.