In Case of Emergency: How to Deal with Restaurant Flooding

The United States is currently experiencing historic flooding from Nebraska to Minnesota to Wisconsin. The resulting floodwater has the potential to damage food inventory, as well as records, equipment and cause structural damage.The experts at Steritech shared procedures to follow in the event of a flooding as well as re-opening procedures and flood prevention tips with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine readers. The local health authority will always have the best, most immediate information available in any affected locale. Instructions of the local health authority should always supersede any information provided in this article.

In Event of a Flooding If there are flood waters and/or continuous overflow and/or backup of sewage into the facility, cease operations and close the facility until repairs are made and the facility has been cleaned and sanitized. Prevent any unnecessary personal from walking in flood waters or sewage backup to prevent spread of…