Flood Mitigation in Construction Planning

82% of the global population is susceptible to floods. As the impact of climate change amplifies the likelihood of weather-related disasters, this percentage remains constant and may even rise further, exacerbating the world's climate crisis.

Natural disasters have far-reaching consequences on communities, residences, businesses, and livelihoods. It is now more urgent than ever to safeguard properties and formulate strategies to enhance the resilience of new structures against flooding incidents.

During the Initial Planning Phase

When constructing in a flood zone, there are specific regulations, laws, and policies that must be adhered to in order to safeguard the public. Our team of experienced flood experts will assist you in navigating these regulations and evaluating site-specific conditions that could impact floodwater mitigation assessments.

Collaborating with flood experts during the development planning stage can yield several advantages, including:

• Implementation of tailored commercial flood prevention measures based on the property's flood vulnerability assessment.
• Architectural designs that mitigate the intrusion of potential floodwaters, thus reducing the property's susceptibility to damage and loss. These designs incorporate effective flood protection measures.
• Potential cost savings on insurance premiums due to specific design considerations.
• Eligibility for lower insurance premium rates for businesses implementing proper flood prevention strategies.
• Pre-planning and integration of storage requirements for flood prevention products into the design.
• Customized commercial floodproofing designs utilizing appropriate flood protection products.
• An FRA Commercial Floodproofing Certification, which conveys a positive impression to customers, employees, and the overall business.

During the Construction Phase

At Flood Risk America, we provide the necessary resources to navigate local, state, and federal floodplain regulations. Engaging a flood expert during this stage offers the following benefits:

• Ensuring that all commercial structural designs and engineering conform to NFIP and FEMA standards, with necessary recommendations incorporated.
• Reducing commercial construction costs and expediting permitting time.
• Ensuring proper photographic documentation of the commercial floodproofing construction, which can be valuable for insurance and legal purposes.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and comprehending third-party inspection reports related to your property.
• Creating a floodproofing letter to verify compliance with commercial requirements.
• Certifying commercial floodproofing components and systems.
• Certifying substantial impermeability.
• Developing a customized Emergency Action Plan and Flood Maintenance plan specific to the site.

The Impact of Floodproofing Your Site During Development

A thorough and up-to-date assessment of your site's vulnerability to floodwaters can significantly mitigate flood-related losses for commercial properties. While communities often have access to flood risk assessments for their areas, many of these assessments are outdated and not tailored to specific sites.

Additionally, collaborating with flood experts during the construction phase allows for the integration of customized flood protection products and storage solutions within the construction process. These may include:

• Flood panels
• Flood protection boxes
• Compression panels for glass
• Floor drain protection
• Flood bag equipment protection
• Water-filled flood barriers
• Wind-driven rain/hail protection

Our team has the expertise to provide detailed assessments of current flood threat probabilities for commercial properties. This crucial step in the construction of a commercial property reduces vulnerability, minimizes the risk of flood-related damages, and enhances the safety of all individuals accessing your building. Contact us to learn more about our flood risk construction consulting services.