How to Protect Your Computer During a Hurricane
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How to protect your computer during a hurricane
- Back up your computer to removable media and take it with you.
- Shut down your electronics and remove the power cord.
- Unplug the ethernet cords to all connected devices because lightning surges can destroy network cards.
- Move computers on the floor to top of desk.
- Cover your computer with a plastic bag in case of window breakage.
What to do when you return
- Remove any plastic coverings you placed over your electronics.
- Check for water damage.
- Plug in cords to all devices.
- Turn on equipment starting with the peripheral devices and then computers last.
- Call Primary Computer Service for any recovery or water damage repair