NOCS has emergency plans and teams in place, ready to act, if a storm approaches the New Orleans area. Similarly, you should be prepared to implement your own personal evacuation plan. Stay informed. When a hurricane threatens an NOCS Facility, the disaster team will activate the NOCS Alert Line to provide employees and customers with up-to-date information on storm progress, preparations, announcements about closing and reopening of ffices, and other relevant instructions. In addition http://hurricane.nocs.com emergency website will be updated with vital information. Preparing for the hurricane season - prepare your work area: If you have temperature-critical materials contact engineering for further information. Secure all critical papers, pictures, books and other loose items in a cabinet, desk or closet. Back up email and files stored locally on your PC. Unplug all electrical equipment. Move as much as possible away from windows to an interior area or against an interior wall. Raise equipment up off of the floor, if possible. Cover with plastic and secure with tape any office equipment that will not be moved. Close and lock (or secure with tape) all filing cabinets. Close and lock all windows. Close and lock all doors. Stow telephone in desk, closet or cabinet. Take personal items and backup disks home with you. Before leaving meet with your supervisor provide telephone numbers and when to check in.