Hurricane Irene, a powerful Category 3 hurricane, is threatening the east coast and it looks like we may get hit hard. It is best to be prepared for a storm like this. It is said that Irene will hit Long Island this Sunday.
Prepare Your Technology
Be sure you have a full backup of all your important data. (both on and off-site preferably)
If you have a UPS battery (Uninterruptible Power Supplies with surge protection) be sure the unit is connected and the auto shutdown software is installed and working.
If you do not have a UPS battery on each device we recommend shutting down your PC's and servers if you expect, or are prone to power outages. A sudden loss of power will damage computer equipment. At the very least, be sure you have surge protectors if you do not have UPS units.
We advise you to unplug your PC if you do not have a proper UPS or surge protector.
If you're in a flood prone area, make sure to keep all your computers and hardware off the floors.
**If you have a server and multiple PC's, it might be safest for you to shut down your office for this weekend to protect your systems. Before you take this action, please contact Larry and discuss if this is the best way to prepare for your site**
Office: (516) 986-1884
