Hurricane season is here, is your business protected? The Atlantic Ocean Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30. Hurricane can be disastrous for your business. In this short article you will find a list of items you should check to make sure your data and technology is protected. When completed, you will have assurance of your backup and business recovery plan. Preparing Your Business Technology: Annual Hurricane Season Checklist • Determine if and when you would have to evacuate your business from storm surge. Remember: All work trailers and most warehouse/storage facilities are extremely vulnerable to hurricane-force winds, regardless of location. • If ordered to evacuate, decide now how and when you will communicate with employees and where you can establish an alternative work site if your facility is severely damaged or inaccessible. • If you decided to ride the storm out, check to make sure proper access to your building. • Make arrangements for power protection of your technology. Put your servers and workstations on battery backups. This will protect the equipment from power spikes. Make sure the backups are configured to automatically shut down the servers / workstations if extended outage occurs. If you plan to operate after the storm consider investment in a power generator. • Inventory your property (a video tape is excellent). Store with insurance and title papers and backup tapes in a fireproof safe and keep a copy in a (fireproof safe) home located in a non-evacuation zone. • collect all your infrastructure / Router / Server / IT Provider information in one location. If problem occurs know who to call, the account numbers, and passwords that you may require. • Whether you rent or own your facility, review your insurance policies with your agent now. Protecting your facility in advance Do you need help to make sure your office is prepared? Call us today! 713-782-4357