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Reviewed 26 October 2026. Original publication date retained: 2025-03-02.
Flooding can interrupt activities and affect stored materials or waste. Environmental audit questions should focus on the organisation's assessed circumstances and preparedness, not imply that a certificate prevents damage or pollution.
Questions to follow in an audit
- Which activities could create environmental consequences during flooding?
- Who maintains and reviews the response arrangements?
- How are lessons from exercises or disruption followed up?
Connect the records with practice
Trace one relevant material or waste stream through its assessment, assigned response responsibilities and recorded review.
These are illustrative audit trails, not findings about a named organisation, technical instructions or a guarantee of a particular result. The appropriate evidence depends on the activities, risks and agreed scope. The organisation remains responsible for its operations and legal obligations.
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Further reading: ISO environmental management.