How to disaster-proof your digital life. PRESENTED BY HAWAIIAN TELCOM It pays to make plans and take steps now that will allow you to make it through a natural disaster and keep your digital life intact. Things to do before a natural disaster occurs: 00 Take photos of all family members and pets and have them on every family member's phone. These can help you all locate one another if separated in an emergency. Make scans of critical documents like birth certificates, financial and medical information, and insurance and property documents. Important: Make sure you have access to these digital copies on your mobile phone, and that they are protected from online threats. Back up your important personal data including photos, financial documents and medical records. Use a cloud backup service that securely hosts your files online. If you're a business owner, create a disaster recovery plan that includes business backup services. Download apps and follow accounts on social media for trusted information in the event of an emergency. Look for verified accounts or accounts linked from official government websites. Hawaiian Telcom Items to have in your "digital disaster kit": 1. A universal mobile device charger and/or portable battery. 2. Extra charging cords and charger blocks in good condition. 3. Extra batteries for critical devices. 4. A car charger for mobile phones. 5. A handheld radio (solar or crank powered, or with extra batteries). 6. A power strip is good to have in case you don't have access to multiple outlets in a crowded shelter. Glengara How to disaster - proof your digital life . PRESENTED BY HAWAIIAN TELCOM It pays to make plans and take steps now that will allow you to make it through a natural disaster and keep your digital life intact . Things to do before a natural disaster occurs : 00 Take photos of all family members and pets and have them on every family member's phone . These can help you all locate one another if separated in an emergency . Make scans of critical documents like birth certificates , financial and medical information , and insurance and property documents . Important : Make sure you have access to these digital copies on your mobile phone , and that they are protected from online threats . Back up your important personal data including photos , financial documents and medical records . Use a cloud backup service that securely hosts your files online . If you're a business owner , create a disaster recovery plan that includes business backup services . Download apps and follow accounts on social media for trusted information in the event of an emergency . Look for verified accounts or accounts linked from official government websites . Hawaiian Telcom Items to have in your " digital disaster kit " : 1. A universal mobile device charger and / or portable battery . 2. Extra charging cords and charger blocks in good condition . 3. Extra batteries for critical devices . 4. A car charger for mobile phones . 5. A handheld radio ( solar or crank powered , or with extra batteries ) . 6. A power strip is good to have in case you don't have access to multiple outlets in a crowded shelter . Glengara