The Federation of Commerce and Services Entrepreneurs of the Balearic Islands (Afedeco) presented a safety protocol for businesses in the event of a flood alertwith the aim of providing “clear and simple” guidance to protect employees, customers and facilities.
The protocol, as reported by the business association this Wednesday in a press release, will be sent to the government and establishes prevention and action measures at three alert levels, yellow, orange and red.
In this way, the guide offers specific guidelines, such as relocation of stocks to elevated areasunplug electrical appliances and seal doors and windows. It also includes guidelines for the coordination of safe evacuation and ordered in an emergency, as well as clean-up measures and damage assessment after a flood.
Likewise, Afedeco proposes to implement annual training workshops for traders with the aim of strengthening knowledge of the protocol and adapting it to the particularities of different types of businesses.
The association hopes to have government support so that these procedures can be widely disseminated to ensure an effective response to future flood alerts.
The protocol includes the main steps on how to act based on the activated alert. Thus, in the event of yellow alertwhich carries a moderate risk, it is recommended assess inventory and store valuable products in secure, elevated areasas well as the designation of a security manager in each establishment.
On the other hand, if there is a orange alertwhich carries a high risk, measures are taken through turn off electrical appliances and ensure the entry of water into doors and windows by waterproof barriers.
Finally, a red alertwhich presents a very high risk or continuous flooding, implies the Immediate evacuation of employees and customersas well as additional asset protection wherever possible.
After a flood, the protocol suggests businesses assess the damage, document incidents for insurance claims and conduct a thorough cleanup. In addition, Afedeco will coordinate assistance to establishments that suffer significant damage, reports the Europa Press agency.
