3 Tips to Prepare Your Business for a Natural Disaster

Disaster prevention and recovery for retailers, who need constant communication with the world at large, is key. While most people are busy protecting their homes and personal possessions in the face of a natural disaster, IT professionals have even more to worry about: namely, how to protect their companies' hardware from flooding or potential impact, and how to resume business with the outside world again after the storm or earthquake passes. Some parts of disaster recovery can be tackled last minute, but it's always wise to have specific procedures mapped out and well-rehearsed far in advance.