Disaster Recovery Plans
Basic Disaster Preparedness Procedures:
To prepare for a disaster, you should:
- Have an IT Support plan in place
- Have a redundant off-site data backup
- Unplug all electronics
- Shutdown any servers
- Wrap electronics (laptops, PC computers, computer hardware and servers) in plastic
- Put all expensive/important electronics in a closed room
- Elevate important computer parts in case of flooding
- Bring important documents with you (or leave them in a safe and dry place)
Links:
These links will help you understand the basics of disaster preparedness and data recovery plans:
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=15461
http://www.itworld.com/business/69744/us-standard-disaster-preparedness
