Here is what they advise:
1.
Back up data and create a COOP.
Secure, protect, back up, and store all documents and personal data at an off-site location.
A continuity of operations plans (COOP) tailored to your needs also needs to be developed.
Blair Thomas,eMerchantBroker
2.
Integrate with Google Drive and iCloud.
Backing up your data is always important, regardless if its a storm season or a sunny season.
You never know when and what could happen.
So its safe to always back it up at all times.
One efficient way is to integrate your data with Google Drive and iCloud.
This way, youll have access to both top two servers/data-sharing space.
If your system fails, youll always have two backups to choose from.
Fritz Colcol,ABN Circle
3.
Use encrypted off-site servers.
Encryption is one of the most important things you could do to your customer and business data.
Syed Balkhi,WPBeginner
4.
Organize, document and track your data.
Have trackable systems for confidential data and standardize everything.
Document every step of the process, and store off-site.
This will let you pinpoint problems.
Have evacuation procedures and standardized office communication to notify employees when its safe to come back to the office.
Be honest about how salaries will be affected.
This will reduce potential confusion or worry.
Patrick Barnhill,Specialist ID, Inc.
5.
Implement a business continuity plan.
These systems can save lives and get people rescued.
Nicole Munoz,Nicole Munoz Consulting, Inc.
6.
Set up a communication plan.
For data, its sensible to have backups stored on a cloud server.
Thats why its a good idea to have alternative modes of communication in place.
Kalin Kassabov,ProTexting
7.
Even in southern California, we have been getting a lot of rain in the winter.
During this time, traffic can be pretty horrific.
On occasions like this, we encourage our team to work from home.
We stay connected using Trello, so everyone is on top of their goals.
Zach Binder,Bell + Ivy
8.
Create a storm-proof room.
Ideally, this room will contain all physical records and servers with sensitive data.
A storm room should be used in conjunction with an off-site backup service.
David Henzel,LTVPlus
9.
Have emergency kits ready.
In southern California, we dont have to deal with many storms.
Bryce Welker,Beat The CPA
10.
Practice preparing your team.
A prepared team is one likelier to succeed.
Chris Christoff,MonsterInsights
11.
If hospitals have generators, then businesses should have surge protectors in every outlet.
Never let your machines get fried, whether youre at the office or not.
Shut them down if you do leave for the storm.
Back up your data constantly.
Duran Inci,Optimum7
12.
For example, you could get server racks to store your servers off the ground.
Theyre inexpensive, easy to install and a simple way to protect your data during storm season.
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