Storm Season Is Here: Is Your Business Ready with a Disaster Recovery Plan?
Disaster Recovery Plans: ’Tis the Season for Preparedness
As September winds down, businesses across BC are bracing for storm season. Autumn in our region doesn’t just mean crisp mornings and colourful leaves—it often brings unpredictable weather that can put your operations at risk. Floods, lightning, snow, and freezing temperatures all have the potential to cause serious damage, downtime, and lost revenue. The good news? With a solid disaster recovery plan (DRP), your business can weather the season and come out stronger.
Floods: Water Where You Don’t Want It
Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers can overwhelm drainage systems quickly. For businesses, floods can mean destroyed equipment, ruined paper records, and waterlogged servers. Even a few inches of water can halt operations for days. A disaster recovery plan ensures you have cloud backups, relocation procedures, and protection measures in place before the first drop hits.
Lightning & Power Surges: A Split-Second Threat
One lightning strike is all it takes to fry electronics and bring your network down. Power surges can damage servers, wipe out data, and even spark fires. A well-built DRP includes safeguards like surge protection, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and backup power sources so your business doesn’t grind to a halt the moment the skies light up.
Snow & Ice: More Than a Nuisance
When snowstorms and icy conditions hit, roads close, employees can’t commute, and businesses are forced to shut their doors. Frozen pipes or blocked access can add costly complications. A disaster recovery plan accounts for these disruptions with strategies like remote work options, critical resource planning, and proactive building maintenance to keep operations running when winter weather takes over.
Freezing Weather: Silent but Costly
Extended cold snaps can quietly wreak havoc, cracking pipes, freezing sprinkler systems, and damaging HVAC. The result? Expensive repairs, office closures, and downtime. A DRP helps mitigate these risks by outlining preventive steps, monitoring procedures, and recovery actions tailored to your business.
Why a Disaster Recovery Plan Matters
Disaster recovery isn’t just about protecting your IT—it’s about protecting your entire business. With a tailored DRP, you can:
Minimize downtime and lost revenue
Safeguard critical data and systems
Keep staff and clients connected during disruptions
Recover faster and with less stress
WildFrog: Your Local Partner in Preparedness
At WildFrog Systems, we understand the unique risks BC businesses face each fall and winter. Our team can design a disaster recovery plan that fits your business, from cloud backups to remote work strategies, ensuring you stay resilient no matter what the weather throws your way.
Because when it comes to storm season, it’s not a question of if disruptions will happen—it’s whether you’re ready for them.
