Posted by Sarah Rixey on Mon, Feb 04, 2013
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Blackout Bowl
Last night's Super Bowl will be remembered for years to come. Not for the Ravens' thrilling victory, or the 49ers' impressive attempt at a comeback in the second half, but for the thirty-four-minute stadium blackout that left players, fans and viewers in the dark.
And while there is sure to be some fallout for the city of New Orleans and the Superdome, the truth is – disasters happen – even when you least expect them. So what can you do to prepare for the unexpected? Download Agility's Power and Generator Checklist for tips on how to plan, prepare and recover from future power outages.
Whether the entire world is watching or just your customers, the importance of preparedness cannot be overstated.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Thu, Dec 27, 2012
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The Best of 2012
Join us this week as we revisit our top 10 disaster recovery tips from 2012. We hope you enjoy taking a look back, and picking up a tip or two that you missed the first time around. Want to help spread the word of preparedness? [~Forward~]Click here[~EndForward~] to forward to a friend.
10.) 10 Steps to Preparedness – Our National Preparedness Month webinar, The 10 steps to Preparedness was our most watched webinar this year.
9.) The #1 Cause of Business Downtime – As we look back at the various business interruptions our members faced this year, there is an obvious common thread among them all. From hurricanes to tornadoes, floods to blizzards, the main culprit of business downtime remains the loss of power.
8.) An Emotional Recovery – The tragic shootings in Colorado and Connecticut this year shocked us all. Learning how to effectively manage traumatic stress can help both you and your employees better cope physically and emotionally following a disaster.
7.) October Storms – Year after year October seems to bring some of the worst storms. This year, Hurricane Sandy proved this yet again. Stretching from the Carolinas to New England, Sandy left 8.5 million homes and businesses without power across 15 states.
6.) National Preparedness Month – For the eighth consecutive year, Agility partnered with FEMA and the Ready Campaign for National Preparedness Month. Thank you to all those who took the time to pledge to prepare this September.
5.) Your To-Do List – Take advantage of the sunny days to plan for the disasters ahead. Agility's simple to-do list will help you get started when the sun is shining.
4.) Disaster Preparedness for your Smartphone – With so many disaster recovery apps out there, how do you know which ones are worth downloading? Here's a list of our top three favorite apps.
3.) Violence in the Workplace – Workplace violence sadly made the headlines several times this year. Learn more about the risk factors and scope of violence in the workplace as well as prevention tips for employers and employees alike.
2.) Ship Wrecked – The cruise boat that capsized off the coast of Italy this year reminded us all of the importance of having a personal preparedness plan.
1.) Common Misconceptions – During an emergency, many people are quick to offer up their opinion. Can you differentiate the sound advice from the urban legends? Don’t let common misconceptions cloud your judgment. Read up on the top disaster myths.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Thu, Jul 12, 2012
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Power Play
What is the #1 risk for business disasters? Well, for those of you who missed this
week's webinar, here it is. The main culprit of business downtime is... power loss
Just last week we saw nearly 4.25 million people lose power following the violent storms that whipped through the Mid-Atlantic States. For residences, power outages like these can be a tremendous inconvenience…but for businesses, the loss of power for an extended period of time represents not only an inconvenience, but a direct impact on their profitability.
Don’t let a power outage bring your business to a grinding halt.
Download Agility's Power and Generator Checklist and start preparing today.
To see what other events have caused some of the biggest power outages in the past year,
click here.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Wed, Apr 18, 2012
Disaster Recovery To-Do List
Update Key Contacts - It is important to maintain up-to-date contact information for all employees, customers and vendors including their names, titles, recovery responsibilities, street address, mailing address, all phone numbers, a friend or relatives contact information, and email addresses. Then, keep this information offsite so if you need to access the information quickly you may do so. If you are a member of Agility you may use your myAgility account to store and update this information.
Develop an Evacuation Plan - Share your plan and meeting place with employees and post it around the building. Schedule a drill so all employees know exactly where to go and what is expected of them.
Make and Emergency Kit – You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and most likely will not have time to search for the supplies you need. A disaster supply kit is simply a collection of basic items you may need in the event of an emergency. Click here for a complete list of things to include in your kit.
Back up your Data - Backing up your data is an important task you need to perform on a regular basis. Also, remember to store your data in an offsite data storage facility. There are many offsite storage solutions available. Take a few minutes online and find the best solution for you.
Make Copies of Important Documents - This includes insurance papers, contracts, tax documents etc. Scan them into the computer and then store them offsite. Again, if an Agility member you may use your myAgility account to store this information.
Delegate Responsibility – Every disaster recovery plan should have a list of 'who is responsible to do what tasks.' For example, someone needs to be assigned with the following: securing the existing site, finding a new work site if necessary, arranging for new computer systems, retrieving the backup data, restoring telephone and fax service.... the list goes on. It needs to be decided who will do what. Luckily if you are a member of Agility, you just need to delegate someone to call us and we will take care of the rest.
For more information about how Agility can help your businesses prepare and recover from disaster call 866.364.9696 or visit www.agilityrecovery.com
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Thu, Dec 15, 2011
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Power Up
As we look back at the various business interruptions our members faced this year, there is an obvious common thread between them all. From hurricanes to tornadoes, floods to blizzards, the main culprit of business downtime remains the loss of power.
This year alone, Agility responded to over 2,500 member alerts and declarations of which, more than 70% involved a power-related issue.
Powering your office requires more than just plugging in a generator. The wrong cooling equipment, cabling, amps and/or volts can leave you with a real problem.
To prevent a power outage from become an overwhelming disaster, download Agility’s Power and Generator Checklist and start preparing your business today.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Fri, Jun 10, 2011
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Heat Wave
Fire up the AC; the hot and humid days of summer have arrived. More than 300 record highs were broken or matched this week spanning from the Midwest to the Northeast.
As temperatures rise, it's important to remember, extreme heat can produce electrical brownouts. Having a backup plan for power loss can prevent short-term interruptions from becoming long-term pain. To avoid unexpected interruptions this summer, protect your technology with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and have charged laptops, with back-up batteries, on-hand for employees.
While extreme heat can wreak havoc on computers and other electrical devices, it also poses a serious threat to the well-being of your family and your employees. During the summer months, more people in this country die from extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined. Click here for some informative tips on how to stay safe and cool this summer.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Thu, Mar 31, 2011
As part of our comprehensive disaster recovery planning services, Agility Recovery Solutions sends out a free weekly tip through email. If you would like to receive these tips, please sign up here.
Power Struggle
The winter storm that engulfed most the US this past week was a beast. Ice, snow, and hurricane-force winds created quite a mess. All told, we received 861 disaster alerts from Agility members and we have responded to disasters across five states. The main culprit? Power loss.
Power outages can be a huge issue for business after a large scale disaster. Without power, everything comes to a grinding halt. The most obvious solution to recovering power is to secure a generator.
- But when a million people are also looking for a generator, what are your options?
- Is your facility pre-wired to be compatible with a generator?
- What size generator do you need?
- How will you source fuel?
Over the past 20 years Agility has honed it's power generator resources to provide our members with a number or flexible options to recovery from power loss.
Click here to download information about generator solutions and steps you can take to prep your office for installation
Click here for a map of the latest weather alerts watches and warnings in your area.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
