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December 13, 2024Hurricane Safety Guide
Prepare. Protect. Stay Operational.
When hurricanes hit, the damage isn’t just from wind and rain—it’s from confusion, power outages, and being unprepared.
This guide gives you everything you need to prepare your business, building, and household before the storm ever forms.
Quick Checklist
- ✅ Know your evacuation zone and routes
- ✅ Build a Go-Kit (3-day supply of meds, water, flashlights, pet items)
- ✅ Secure loose outdoor equipment (grills, furniture, tools)
- ✅ Back up critical systems (fire panel, access control, NVR)
- ✅ Test backup power supplies
- ✅ Sign up for local alerts like Suffolk Alerts
📥 Downloadable: Hurricane Safety Checklist (Red Cross)
🛡️ FSS Pro Tips
- Security panels and fire alarm systems need battery backup: Check age of batteries and test runtime. Avoid running dry in a power outage.
- Cameras go down when the network goes down: Back up PoE switches or NVR with UPS where critical.
- Access Control? Plan for fail-safe vs fail-secure logic: Doors should default appropriately during outages.
- Server room flooding? Elevate gear. Close penetrations. Use water sensors with notifications.
📞 Need help storm-proofing your systems?
Let our STAR Team help you get ready before the next storm is even named.
📆 Request a Hurricane Readiness Walkthrough
Any questions? Call us to discuss.
