Post by tjwilhelm on Oct 15, 2012 6:18:11 GMT -7
Based on a presumption of a potential, widespread cyber-attack, now our "computer goddess of the airwaves," Kim Komando, is encouraging her fan base to prepare for a potential crisis...
"You need a family plan to guide you through an attack. It's unclear how long the effects would last. In localized emergencies, workers from other areas help to restore services quickly. A cyberattack could affect wide swaths of the country; outside help may not be a possibility. So plan for 30 days.
"Keep a supply of water and canned food on hand, along with a first aid kit. Knowing exactly what other survival tools to include can be difficult. Fortunately, the government has a site to help you plan your disaster kit...
"Your emergency kit should contain cash. After all, debit and credit cards may not work. Keep important documents within easy reach, too. You may not be able to get to documents stored on your computer. Store physical copies with your disaster kit. I recommend keeping them in a safe.
"Being separated from your family is worrying, particularly in emergencies. So, your family needs to determine a gathering point. You can use Facebook or Twitter to check in. However, they could be down or overloaded.
"You can't count on cellphones working. However, in localized disasters, it is often easier to call outside the area. So, designate an out-of-town relative as a contact person."
Here's the link to the full article:
www.komando.com/columns/index.aspx?id=10981&utm_medium=nl&utm_source=notd&utm_content=2012-10-15-article_0-img
"You need a family plan to guide you through an attack. It's unclear how long the effects would last. In localized emergencies, workers from other areas help to restore services quickly. A cyberattack could affect wide swaths of the country; outside help may not be a possibility. So plan for 30 days.
"Keep a supply of water and canned food on hand, along with a first aid kit. Knowing exactly what other survival tools to include can be difficult. Fortunately, the government has a site to help you plan your disaster kit...
"Your emergency kit should contain cash. After all, debit and credit cards may not work. Keep important documents within easy reach, too. You may not be able to get to documents stored on your computer. Store physical copies with your disaster kit. I recommend keeping them in a safe.
"Being separated from your family is worrying, particularly in emergencies. So, your family needs to determine a gathering point. You can use Facebook or Twitter to check in. However, they could be down or overloaded.
"You can't count on cellphones working. However, in localized disasters, it is often easier to call outside the area. So, designate an out-of-town relative as a contact person."
Here's the link to the full article:
www.komando.com/columns/index.aspx?id=10981&utm_medium=nl&utm_source=notd&utm_content=2012-10-15-article_0-img
