Clinton Pownall of Computer Business Consultants, Inc., discusses how to prepare your business and technology for hurricane season.

3. Preparing for the Storm
• Have an emergency contact list that
is easily accessible.
• Have a contact list for your utility
companies that includes:
• Name of Utility
• Customer Service Phone
Number
• Support/Outage Reporting
Number
• Account Number

4. Remote Workspace
• Plan for business continuity in the event the
office is damaged, and employees need to
work remotely.

5. Inventory Your Business
• Take video of the office for insurance
purposes
• Computer Business provides complete
inventory lists of all monitored devices

7. Hurricane Kit
• Should include:
• Heavy-duty tapes
• Weather Resistant Tie Down Straps
• Large Heavy-Duty Trash Bags
• Portable Lamp
• Extra Batteries
• Duct Tape
• Utility Knife
• Weathertight Storage Box

9. Leading Up to the
Storm
• Plan for business continuity
• Consider issuing or preparing payroll
early
• Assign someone to take home your main
backup
• Computer Business will handle all
backups up to the point the backup
device is removed

10. Prepare Your Office
• Shut down & unplug non-essential
computers/equipment
• Leave essential servers running
• Unplug network cables from powered off devices
• Move PCs/equipment away from windows
• Wrap PCs/Monitors in garbage bags
• Drape tarps over essential network equipment and
allow for ventilation

11. Post Storm
• Verify there are no water leaks
• Verify adequate air ventilations
• Ensure cables are reconnected properly

12. Questions?
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