Flooding is the most common disaster.  Whether it be from severe weather, coastal flooding, a broken pipe or flooding from the aftermath of a fire, chances of having a flood are fairly high.  Knowing if your business is in a flood zone is an important first step that many overlook.  Elevating valuables of key importance such as specialized equipment and paper documents regardless of whether you are in a flood zone or not could save you time and money later.  In this document, Ready.Gov provides a self-assessment and mitigation plan that can get you off to a good start in protecting your business from the high risk of flood.