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Preparing a Disaster Plan for Your Business

For businesses, access to reliable temporary electrical power through a backup generator is essential in the event of a power outage or natural disaster like a flood, fire or severe storm. Not only does a stable power source allow the business to continue (if possible), it also protects data, your premises, and staff. Here are some insights into this type of power generation as part of your disaster plan. 

Know what your backup generator will power 
Generators can power everything from a few computers to entire buildings and worksites depending on their size and load capacity. Before buying a generator, it’s essential to work out exactly what needs to be powered within your premises (including computers, servers, routers, refrigeration and more) in order to ensure that you have the right size backup generator on hand. 


Security regulations stay in place 

Safety compliance is vital regardless of the state of the grid, so access to reliable, stable temporary electrical power at all times is essential. When choosing a backup generator, consider safety and security compliance measures like fire alarms, ventilation, emergency lighting, motion and leakage sensor alarms, video surveillance, and access control systems.  

Protect stock and data 

In emergency situations, it is important that measures are in place to protect essential systems within your business and keep it running where possible. Standby power generation may be needed to provide cooling for food in catering facilities, data backup in businesses and data centres, and life support systems in a hospital. Sensitive equipment should access power through a UPS system to ensure there is no interruption of service or power surges while your backup generator starts up. 

Prevent setbacks to your business 

Limited insurance coverage is a reality for many businesses and having a backup generator for power generation in the event that the grid goes down can save your business from expensive losses. In 2017 alone, Eaton reported that power outages increased by 19%, resulting in an average of 3 days without power that cost the 125 businesses surveyed AUD $70 billion in lost business, lost stock and lost data. By putting in measures to ensure temporary electrical power, businesses are able to manage risk more effectively and protect against the costs associated with business interruption. 

Optimise your disaster plan today 

At Energy Power Systems Australia, our team is here to assist commercial and industrial clients with technologically advanced power generation solutions. As a CAT engine dealer, we can assist clients from every industry, including retailers and businesses as well as remote mining and construction sites. Our sales team can assist you with finding the right new or used temporary electrical power generation solution for your needs, as well as offering competitive backup generator hire, engineering support, technical advice and after sales support. To find out more, please contact us today. 

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