Hurricane Preparation Guide for Businesses

This guide serves as a comprehensive resource for businesses preparing for the hurricane season. It outlines strategies to protect technology assets, minimize downtime, and maintain data integrity. The document begins by detailing the potential impacts of hurricanes on technology, including power outages, flooding, and communication disruptions. It emphasizes the importance of data backup and recovery, hardware protection, and power management. Specific recommendations include backing up critical data to cloud storage, securing hardware with waterproof coverings, and installing surge protectors. The guide also provides a technology checklist to follow 36-48 hours before landfall, including shutting down non-essential systems and relocating servers. During the hurricane, it advises monitoring for leaks and maintaining communication with IT staff. After the hurricane, the guide outlines steps for inspecting equipment, restoring power incrementally, and verifying data integrity. An emergency tech supply kit is also suggested to ensure readiness in case of evacuation.