2. Houston is no stranger to disaster.
Over a century of documented devastating storms.
Large Scale Civil Preparedness is mandated.
Raising Galveston Island and building the Seawall.
Building Extensive Flood Control
New Counter Flow for Evacuation
Mandated Backup Power for all Utility Water
Systems,
Hospitals, Fuel Depots,
General Business Preparedness: Rarely mandated and
usually opt for recovery due to lack of knowledge and fear of
initial cost.
3. The processes and procedures that are carefully planned for
and carried out by a business to ensure that essential
functions continue to operate during and after a disaster.
There are many facets involved in developing a sound
Business Continuity Plan.This allows a company to protect
itself and guarantee itself, its employees and its assets the
best chance of continued operations.
None of the plans succeed without immediate minimum
short term power, soon followed by extended full scale
power, when required.
4. There are different degrees and combinations of both.
Minimum Preparedness
1. Using a UPS battery backup system to save data.
2. Installing a Quick Connect Docking Panel for a portable
rollup generator.
Minimum Recovery
1. Using a small gas generator and extension cords to keep
essential items running.
5. Maximum Preparedness
1. Install a full sized backup generator with capabilities to tie
in another backup and have the ability to be regularly load
tested.
Maximum Recovery
1. Rent a full size portable generator, if you can find one.
2. Hire an electrical contractor, if you can find one.
3. Have the utility company come and unhook the utility
power, good luck with that.
4. Fuel and maintain the generator.
5.When utility power is back on, call back the electrical
contractor and the utility company, patiently wait for both.
6. Varying degrees of Preparedness and Recovery:
This allows a business to be prepared, yet have the option
to make a decision on the degree of recovery required
based on the situation.
1. Install a full size Quick Connect Docking Panel and
Cables:
A. Pre-rent a portable generator during storm seasons.
B. Purchase a portable generator and have it stored,
maintained, deployed and fueled when needed.
2. Install a minimum sized backup generator with a full
sized Quick Connect Docking Panel:
A. Pre-rent a portable generator during storm seasons.
B. Purchase a portable generator and have it stored,
maintained, deployed and fueled when needed.
8. Sometimes called GeneratorTab Boxes, they utilize the
industry standard cam-lok connectors which are color coded
to guarantee safe and correct connections.
Allows for a portable generator to be safely and quickly tied
into an existing building without the need to notify the utility
company or an electrical contractor, unless you prefer to.
Range in sizes from 50A to 5000A.
Can utilize a buildings existing switches when pared with
Trapped Key Safety Interlocks.
Can have integral manual or automatic transfer switches.
9. Inexpensive means of adding a generator cam-lok
connection, 100A to 800A, onto a building’s
existing utility disconnect.
Utilizes a CastellTrapped Key Safety Interlock
System which has two locks, one for the existing
disconnect and the other on the access door of the
Quick Connect Cabinet.
The key can either be used to access utility power
or the portable generator power, but never both
at the same time.
10. Allow for both cam-lok and hardwire
connection of a portable generator, or load
bank, from 200A to 1600A.
Can be remotely attached to a building for
more convenient tie in.
Tamper resistant while in use.
Standard Phase Rotation Monitor
Can utilized the CastellTrapped Key Safety
Interlock System.
Can serve as the service entrance rated
utility main breaker and/or integral manual
or automatic transfer switch.
11. Typically used for larger amperage
requirements or for multi-purpose
applications.
Range in size from 400A to 5000A.
Modular design allows for everything
from a simple generator connection
to a multifunction unit for load
banking, paralleling, load shedding
and/or service tie breaks.
Utilizes, trapped keys, manual or
automatic switching, and utility main
breakers.
Modular design allows for safer and
more manageable installation and
future expansion.
12. Minimum preparedness is better that maximum recovery.
When you’re prepared, you are not at the mercy of the
companies who thrive on solely recovery based
businesses.
Upfront well planned preparation cost money, but far less
than last minute emergency recovery items.
The cost of losing business income, customers, and
product is staggering when compared to the cost of being
prepared.
Don’t let your lack or fear of electrical knowledge keep
you from being prepared for the inevitable loss of power
and your business continuity….Have a plan and ask for
help, it’s free!!
