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Unfortunately, small businesses are usually very poorly equipped to handle major disasters such as fires, floods, and storms. Small business owners often have enough on their plate without having to worry about planning for a natural or man-made disaster. According to a recent poll by the National Federation of Independent Business, almost forty percent of small businesses experience disaster at some time; ten percent man-made and thirty percent natural. But what steps can you, a small business owner, take to ensure a man-made or natural disaster doesn't mean the end of your business? The answer to that is simple; develop a disaster recovery plan, and develop it now.

Humidity control in schools is a critical function, impacting indoor air quality, student health and the longevity of a building. When high levels of relative humidity are present, students and faculty may experience health problems and the building will degrade at a faster rate. By implementing a humidity control strategy, a school will save on maintenance and repair costs, increase comfort levels, and decrease the risk of moisture-related health concerns.

The National Archives is home to billions of documents that are important for both record-keeping purposes and to preserve our nation's proud history. Records exist in a wide variety of formats including paper, animal skin, photographs, film, sound recordings, and more. Each of these storage formats requires a specific storage environment to ensure they remain undamaged and can withstand the test of time. Without these carefully created storage environments, many of these records would degrade and be lost forever.

Document management makes accessing critical information quick and simple, as it provides a single point of access. With the addition of document scanning, a government agency becomes better equipped to manage, collaborate, create and distribute information. As the number of government documents continues to increase, a management system unifies paper and electronic files, allowing an agency to modernize, experience higher levels of efficiency and keep records secure.