The effects of Hurricane Sandy in New York in 2012 were severe, particularly in NYC, its suburbs, and in New Jersey. Large parts of the surrounding areas lost electricity for several days.
The Economic losses across the area were estimated to be at least $18 billion.
Many of businesses experience the storm in the North East in October 2011, The summer flood in summer 2011 and hurricanes Irene, please start to take some action. Start your planning for the next disaster. Start Business Continuity Planning (BCP) for your Business Plan the process of working out how your business will continue to function during a disaster. These threats to your business could include:
■Flooding (severe rainfall)
■Fire
■Hardware failure
■Tornado/ Hurricane/ water pipes
■Earthquake
■Software failure
■Severed phone cabling
■Burglary
■Influenza outbreak
■Internet outage
■Security breach
You know the steps you have to take to secure your business. but what about the data on you computers? Below are some suggestions and solutions that will save you time and worry.
** Locate any software CD’s or USB Flash Drive that belong with your computer. Example: Restore/recovery CD’s. You will need these if the computer has a problem. Once you have backed-up On Line take your crucial encryption documents for on line restore. DO NOT leave the backup drive or disc in your business. Take them with you as you may need to access to this information in the event that you need to evacuate.
** Unplug your computer from the electrical connection. This also applies to your computer’s accessories, such as monitors, printers, scanners, external hard drives, external CD/DVD burners, speakers, etc. Don’t forget to unplug all other electrical devices as well. Regardless of whether or not your computer is connected to a surge protector or a battery backup, the act of physically separating the computer and its accessories from any contact with electricity ensures that all of your components will be safe in the event of a power outage or surge. We recommend HIGH QUALITY Surge protectors, also know as surge suppressors, protect equipment by reducing power surges and spikes to a level that cannot damage electronic equipment. Do not save a few dollars by purchase Low quality surge protector. Recent event teach us that these cheaper one failed to protect many organization.
**If your computer uses internet Connection connect to your computer’s for high-speed internet (DSL or cable ), unplug the network cable that is attached to your computer’s network card and the router power connection. By completely unplugging your computer from the internet, you guarantee that your system will not be damaged by electrical surges that travel through coaxial cables.
Moving your computer to a higher location could save it in case of tidal surge flooding. Some experts suggest placing it in an air and water tight storage container. This may work for a short time but general complaints have stated that the containers are not 100% air tight and condensation formed thus causing rust and mold growth on the computer components.
Recent hurricanes have reminded us that these storms and their possible side effects demand that those living in these areas be proactive and prepared to take quick action. Data backup is quick and affordable and there are several options to choose from. Data recovery is expensive, if it is even possible.
Can you afford to lose your data forever? Contact us at www.itsTECHSOLVED.COM or call us at 973.628.0041, We are offering strategic advice, technological expertise, and partnership you can only get from a trusted advisor. We will help you with Business continuity and Disaster recovery plan. Create High Availability to your data and the main thing eliminates any point of failure.
