Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, “PHAILIN” to hit Odisha Coast near Gopalpur by evening of today i.e. the 12th October, 2013

Precautionary Measures for Post Offices

1. Servers, Nodes and other peripherals like Printers, Scanners etc. should be unplugged from the Electrical Socket and should be placed at elevated place (On the Table Rack etc.) so that it will not be affected by Water in case of flood.

2.   It should be ensured that up to date back up is taken in the External Device prior to shifting of the Hardware and the data stored in the External Device should be kept in safe place so that it can be restored in case of any damage to the Server/Node.

3.   MCB for the Input to the UPS and Output switch may kept off.

4.   Broadband Modem / Switch may be disconnected from the Telephone Line but the Telephone Line should be in workable condition so that message can be passed in case of emergency. 

5.   Portable Gen Sets may be kept at safe place so that it will not affected by Water in case of flood.

6.   Records must not be kept on the floor and must be kept in a safe and dry place.