{"id":5628,"date":"2021-09-13T20:55:48","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T20:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecsoffice.com\/?p=5628"},"modified":"2022-03-28T16:36:22","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T16:36:22","slug":"storm-preparation-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecsoffice.com\/storm-preparation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Storm Preparation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PROTECTING YOUR INFORMATION DURING A STORM<\/strong><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Severe Weather Protection Tips for Your Electronic Devices<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Nothing is more unsettling then the thought of your professional information being erased from time. Protect your virtual belongings by ensuring all electronics are safely secure with these few tips:<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> 1) Back Up Important Files. Backing up your latest version of documents, photos and other important items on a cloud based system or secure, waterproof drive will guarantee your belongings are safe and easily obtainable after the storm.ECS Backup standard:<\/strong> For companies with an on-site server is to install a backup and disaster recovery appliance. The appliance backs up the server hourly on-site and daily off site. If a disaster occurs business continuity solution can be implemented that will restore business operations.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> 2) Power Surge Protection. Surge protectors and power strips are used daily to safeguard your electronics and conserve energy. During a storm, the best way to protect your electronics is by unplugging them completely from the wall.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> 3) Inventory Your Belongings. During severe weather, chaos can occur. By creating an inventory list of your belongings before a storm will assist when collecting the devices after the storm. Writing down the device name, quantity, serial number and taking a photo of each inventoried item can assist in any insurance claim you may file and be sure the documented inventory list is stored in a safe, dry place.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> 4) Update your disaster Recovery Plan and distribute the plan to all your employees.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Prior proper planning is key for an easy recovery when disaster strikes.Please contact your ECS Support Team for further tips to assist during a severe weather encounter.As always, stay safe!<\/p> <\/p>