How can a computer be protected from a natural disaster?

Answer 1

Alright, This has been discussed on the show The lab with Leo but it got canceled so im here to pass on the info...

here are a few things you can do

1)Create multiple backup CD's/DVD's and give it to your relatives that live far/close whatever. so that is there's a disaster and the computer is completely gone you have a back app some where else.

2)Get a portable hard drive of about 1 Tera. and bring it to your work or something like that.

Answer 2

Get a good off-site data center. Keep it witin a reasonable driving distance, but far enough away where both locations are not likely to be affected the same way by the disaster. Ours is about 15 - 20 miles from our office and the place is locked up like Fort Knox. Plus, daily backups and weekly dumps to removable media. Once a week we burn the most vital backups to DL DVDs. Even though its taking 3 disks a week now, with the price of blank media as low as it is, peice of mind has never been so cheap!

Answer 3

Always be prepared by having insurance for natural disasters likely to hit the area you live in. A disaster kit is also very good to have. It should contain food and water to last several days, a first aid kit, batteries, blankets, a flashlight, etc. Finally, in case the family gets separated, you should have a meeting place to rejoin at.

Answer 4

To protect a computer from a natural disaster, important steps include backing up data to an offsite location, using surge protectors or uninterruptible power supplies to guard against electrical surges, storing the computer in a safe and high location to prevent flooding, and considering investing in a waterproof and fire-resistant safe for extra protection.