Every business should have a disaster recovery plan. It’s important to know how you will respond in the event of an emergency and what you will do to mitigate a loss of revenue. That plan should definitely include a power solution. Why? Because a power outage can result in hazardous working conditions and lost productivity. Unfortunately, this is an issue that sometimes isn’t addressed until a disaster occurs. Let’s take a closer look at when and why your company may need a power solution.
What’s at Stake
There are different types of power outages that can occur. Sometimes it’s an issue that’s resolved relatively quickly and results in loss of power for just a few minutes. Even a power surge can impact day-to-day operations. It’s also possible to lose power for hours, which becomes a much more serious issue. In both scenarios, there is a significant safety hazard that must be addressed in advance. A loss of power when customers are on the premises should go unnoticed. Only your team members should be aware of what’s happening as the generator is activated. This should be the case for both short-term and long-term power outages.
A key component of a power outage that must be considered is the protection of your data. Every network infrastructure is unique and the issues that may be encountered if there is no power must be addressed. This includes potential problems with your website and the ability to communicate without internet access. Customers have an expectation that you will respond to their inquiries in a timely manner, even during an emergency. Failure to do so can have long-term implications.
A power surge has the ability to damage expensive equipment that’s required within your operations. Having a generator resolves this issue, while also helping to prevent a fire that could destroy equipment and the facility. If equipment is destroyed, it can take a lot longer to get back up and running. Having a power solution eliminates this issue altogether.
Benefits of a Having a Plan
Having a plan for how you will handle a power outage means your business will continue to operate seamlessly during any period of interruption, whether short-term or long-term. This is a necessity for businesses across all industries. Having a plan provides your team with the knowledge and resources needed to deal with a power outage in the best way possible. When everyone is on the same page concerning what must happen, the chances of an injury occurring during an emergency power outage is drastically decreased.
Part of the training process for dealing with a power outage should include how to operate a generator safely. Sometimes an emergency will result in hazardous working conditions. If that’s the case, there should be a clear understanding of what to look for and how to respond. There are some instances when it might be unsafe to remain in the building even if the generator is activated. Fortunately, innovation and smart technology has expanded the capabilities of generators. There are now features available that can eliminate the angst and stress associated with responding to a power outage.
Your disaster recovery plan should include all of the mission-critical components that will be affected if power is loss. There should be clarity on how to accommodate the needs of customers and maintain everyone’s safety. Failure to do so can become a public relations nightmare and have a devastating financial impact. The worst part is that it could have been avoided with power solutions by APR Energy.
