South Boston residents still cleaning after flood
Unexpectedly high rainfall caused water damage to businesses in the Riverdale -area of South Boston, Virginia.
As the banks of the Dan River rose, business owner held their breath. Some businesses reported to have up to 12″ of water, others close to 30″. WSET.com reports that some owners felt lucky that they planned ahead for the flooding, while others are hoping the mud and waters did not permanently ruin their electronic equipment. Halifax County Emergency Services are assisting business owners with surveying the damage.
There are the have and have-nots in the business world: those that have prepared, and those that have not and wish they did. Those who run enterprises, big or small, need to be ready for the worst when it comes to disaster preparedness. Check out these tips on how to be prepared for a flood.
Those who wish they had prepared can follow these tips to recover after a flood.
