Surviving the Aftermath

Earthquakes often cause a variety of other problems, from destroyed plumbing to fires and blackouts. Earthquake protection means preparing your business for all contingencies, from data recovery to emergency power systems. Consider this:

• In a survey of businesses affected by the August 2003 blackout, more than 25% of medium-sized businesses surveyed lost $50,000 or more every hour they were inactive — that's $400,000 per day.
• While 45% of businesses estimate that disaster insurance will take less than three months to reimburse them, insurance experts and officials estimate at least twice that length of time.

Business interruption insurance is designed to compensate for these lost revenues and keep you afloat. Unfortunately, keeping you afloat doesn't mean keeping your business operational. But Agility's ReadySuite—a complete mobile recovery solution—can keep your business running in the face of disaster. ReadySuite fills in the gaps left by business interruption insurance, and is an essential component of any business continuity plan.

There's Another Kind of Business Security You Need
After an earthquake, it's essential to keep your office secure from information and collateral theft. It's even more important to keep your business operations secure: Agility's ReadySuite is a turn-key solution that keeps your business running in any situation.

ReadySuite responds within 48 hours to provide power generators, tape drive capability, emergency help desk services and more. You'll have all the business security you need to survive delivered right to your door. All for only $275 a month.

You don't have to be powerless.
Earthquakes and blackouts go hand in hand. Planning ahead for a power outage is critical to maintaining your business in the event of an earthquake.

In the event of a power outage:

• Turn off your main circuit breaker. When power is restored, power "spikes" can damage electronic equipment such as copiers, and even lead to fires.
• Be prepared with Uninterruptible Power Sources. A secondary power source gives your employees time to back up any work. Just remember, even the best UPS is not a generator; it won't be able to keep your business running for hours or days. But ReadySuite can.

Contact Agility today to learn more about ReadySuite's mobile generator solutions.

Dealing with Smoke Damage
Another component of dealing with earthquake damage is the fires they cause. Even if your building isn't affected by fire, smoke from neighboring buildings can damage important equipment and documents. The restoration process is greatly affected by the type of smoke and smoke damage in a fire. For the fastest possible response, business owners should contact their insurance provider and the local fire department to familiarize themselves with the varieties of smoke damage.

Water Damage — Fire and Floods
Nearly all disasters share one common byproduct—water damage. Earthquakes often lead to damaged water mains, which can

• destroy important documents and equipment
• corrode wood and other building materials
• promote mold and mildew that can permanently damage your building.

Understanding proper drying and dehumidification is important after any disaster.

There are many different kinds of water damage and many levels of damage, from minor to catastrophic. Know the facts regarding water damage.

Regardless of the Disaster, Be Prepared With a Complete Mobile Recovery Solution
In the event of any disaster, Agility's ReadySuite can reconnect your business lifelines and give you a temporary office until permanent space can be found. You'll have the equipment you need—from computers to satellite telephone and internet link-ups—delivered right to your door within 48 hours. ReadySuite provides the business security you need to survive, all in a simple, turn-key solution. And all for only $275 a month.

ReadySuite Is Virtually Risk-Free
If there ever was an event, most business interruption insurance policies will cover the cost of ReadySuite. (Verify that's the case with your provider.) That makes ReadySuite a virtually risk-free way to ensure your business survival.

Call to learn why ReadySuite has a 100% success rate—and how its mobile recovery solutions can be applied to your business. Your call will be returned in one business day.

Be prepared in the event of any disaster—natural or otherwise. Learn more about Agility's ReadySuite.

Other Resources
Public resources for small businesses: www.business.gov/topics/research_resources

The United States Small Business Administration: www.sba.gov

The American Better Business Bureau: www.bbb.org

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration: www.osha.gov

The Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.fema.gov

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: www.noaa.gov

NOAA's National Weather Service: www.nws.noaa.gov

The National Transportation Safety Board: www.ntsb.gov