Revisiting Flood Countermeasures for Store and Office Entrances Right After the Start of the Rainy Season

The rainy season has begun in the southern Tohoku region, and it has become a season where we are concerned about how the rain falls in Miyagi Prefecture as well.

Right after the rainy season begins, it is easy to think that everything is still fine.

However, recent rainfall is often heavy over a short period, and road flooding, overflowing gutters, and water flowing into the entrances of stores and offices are by no means someone else's problem.

Flooding happens in familiar places

When people think of flood countermeasures, many think of large river flooding or large-scale water disasters.

Of course, preparing for those is important.

However, what actually causes trouble for stores and offices are cases where water enters from familiar places that are used daily, such as entrances, shutters, loading docks, parking lots, and gutters.

Things to check around the entrance

• Does water tend to pool in front of the entrance?

• Are there any gaps under the shutters?

• Are there any clogs in the gutters or drains?

• Does water flow from the parking lot toward the building?

• Are important documents or equipment placed directly on the floor?

Steps and slopes that you don't notice when it's sunny can change the flow of water when it rains heavily.

Sandbags are not the only flood countermeasure

As a flood countermeasure, sandbags have been an effective method for a long time.

On the other hand, there are also issues such as them being heavy, requiring storage space, taking time to set up, and being difficult to clean up once they absorb water.

Especially in stores and offices, there are situations where you have to respond in a short time with a limited number of people when a heavy rain forecast is issued.

What is important at that time is that they can be used immediately when needed.

The option of Box Wall

The "Box Wall" handled by LivsBrain is a simple, self-standing flood barrier that utilizes the force of water.

Click here for details on Box Wall

Main features of Box Wall

• No construction required

• Can be installed in a short time

• Reusable

• No need to stack sandbags

• Easy to use around the entrances of stores and offices

Of course, the same countermeasures do not fit every location.

It is important to consider the necessary preparations after checking the width of the entrance, the height of the floor, the direction from which water flows, the personnel available for installation, and storage space.

Flood countermeasures are preparations to ensure business continuity.

For stores and offices, flood damage is not limited to the building itself.

Items necessary for continuing business, such as products, inventory, documents, machinery, computers, cash registers, distribution boards, and communication equipment, may be placed in areas vulnerable to water.

Even a small amount of water takes time to clean up and clear away.

If the resumption of business is delayed, it will affect sales and customer service.

That is why flood countermeasures are not just disaster prevention, but also preparations to keep your business running.

Conclusion

Disaster prevention is not just about what to do when something happens, but also about what you checked before it happened.

Why not take this opportunity, right after the start of the rainy season, to re-examine the area around your store or office entrance?

At LivsBrain, we accept consultations regarding safety measures for stores, offices, and facilities from the perspectives of fire prevention, disaster prevention, and crime prevention.

Regarding flood countermeasures using Box Wall, we can also provide consultations on checking installation locations, required quantities, storage methods, and preparations as part of BCP measures.

Click here for information on Box Wall

Click here for information and services related to fire prevention, disaster prevention, and crime prevention

Click here for inquiries