Business Link has created a flood risk assessment guide where companies can access a host of information.

The site provides free advice and information including how to tell if a specific site is at risk from flooding, how to get the best insurance deals, how to draw up a flood plan and how to train employees to deal with flooding and its aftermath.

"Simple preparation and planning can help dramatically reduce the effects of flooding," says Business Link adviser Erica Russell.

"Businesses that prepare for flooding can save up to 90% of the cost of lost stock and moveable equipment."

For more information visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/flooding [1]