South Jersey Techies wanted to provide you with some suggested preparations to safely secure your workstations and networks from any storm damage.
Suggestions for Storm Preparations in Your Office:
- Time to do backups of all data: Make back-ups of all data processing software, files, records, etc. and transport back-ups off-site, via disk, USB drive or in the cloud.
- Document the layout: Get all of the network addresses, the router and firewall configurations.
- Shut off all sensitive electrical equipment, such as computers.
- Ideally all electronic devices should be unplugged or plugged into surge protectors.
- Review inside storage arrangements and relocate all important materials and equipment to safe areas away from windows.
- Update call lists and contact info: All key personnel need to register their updated cell numbers, home email addresses, and physical addresses.
- Leave before you need to: Don’t get stuck in traffic, airports, train stations and in queues. Give yourself ample time.
If you need your data backed up or are unsure as to the last time a backup occurred, please contact our Support Team. We are here to help ensure that your data is safe and that you are able to be up and operating as soon as the storm passes. Our Support Team can be reached at (856) 745-9990.
Suggestions for Storm Preparations in Your Home:
- Monitor National Weather Service forecasts at http://weather.gov .
- Bring outdoor objects, such as lawn furniture, garbage cans and other loose items, inside the house or tie them down securely.
- Make backups of computer data (consider storing in the cloud or on a USB drive), keep computers or other sensitive electronic devises plugged into a surge protector or unplug entirely.
- If you have a sump pump for your basement, make sure it’s working.
- If the power goes off, unplug appliances like refrigerators and freezers and sensitive electronic equipment like TVs and computers so that they won’t overload when power is restored.
- Keep family supplies on hand, such as:
- Water, one gallon per day, per person
- Food, non-perishable food (keep a manual can opener handy) and pet supplies, if needed
- Medications, contact lenses, glasses and first aid kit
- Batteries, flashlights and battery operated radios
- Keep cell phones charged while possible, and if possible, have extra charged cell phone batteries.
- Keep copies of any important documents either scanned or digitally saved on a USB drive, off-site or in a plastic bag.
- Car filled up with gas; keep some water, food, first aid kits, contacts, blankets and pet supplies in the car as well.
If you have any issues or questions, please feel free to contact our support team by telephone at (856) 745-9990.
TECHIES is a full Managed IT Services Company headquartered in Marlton, New Jersey for over 20 years with a new location opening soon in Wilson, North Carolina. TECHIES provides Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, Website Design Services, Dedicated Server Solutions, IT Consulting, VoIP Phone Solutions, Cloud Solutions, Network Cabling and much more.