A storm causes a power outage, a fire shuts down an office, or there is a cyber-attack that blocks access to years’ worth of files.
The reason may vary, but the question remains: What will be the next step?
This is why the Washington Missile Base for sale in Sprague, Washington deserves some attention. The old Atlas E missile base offers underground storage and facilities, including living space that can serve as the foundation of a disaster recovery facility.
What Is a Disaster Recovery Site?
A disaster recovery facility is a secondary location to resume important operations in case of unforeseen events. It can include backup data, equipment, inventory, and even living quarters.
Imagine a business with an unsafe main location and staff that needs to communicate with customers, process orders, and compensate employees. A facility like this can significantly ease the task.
As per the Ready.Gov guidelines on business emergency planning, technology recovery and business continuity plans go hand in hand. Simply put, computer recovery is essential. Equally important is people and facilities to use these computers.
Why Consider a Missile Base for Disaster Recovery?
The typical office space was designed for ordinary workdays, while the original function of a former missile base was quite different.
A Strong Structure Below Ground
The Washington Missile Base features significant concrete construction, underground structures, and steel doors. Much of the primary bunker is located under the ground. You can review the layout of the site on the About the Base page.
This makes the facility a unique choice for someone looking for a secured space for critical information and equipment. This structure offers the buyer a rare opportunity to consider a way of designing underground space.
Nevertheless, the recovery plan must begin with the examination of the existing building. It concerns the building age, drainage system, ventilation, etc. The military history of the building is a reason for thorough investigation, not a guarantee of absence of hazards.
Room for More Than Computers
Recovery is frequently associated with server farms. However, many companies require only a simple storage facility for their irreplaceable materials.
The property has drive-in storage and a workshop area. It could be used for storing extra machines, repair components, tools, documents, and other emergency supplies.
A contractor can use it for backup equipment. A business with numerous branches can keep replacement equipment there. A small recovery crew can have a room for sorting out supplies and developing its further plans.
A Backup Location Away From Your Main Office
Having all valuable materials in a single building is a vulnerability. When a building becomes unavailable, everything inside of it becomes unavailable too.
The base covers nearly 24.5 acres of land in Sprague, west of Spokane. It could be helpful to an organization located in some other place.
But distance is not the answer in itself. The contingency site should be remote enough to be untouched by the same disaster but not too remote for staff to get there. Road conditions, weather, and travel time come into play here as well.
Living Space Can Support a Recovery Team
People need more than a desk during a period of disruption. They require food, some rest, and places where they can shower and change clothes.
The base has completed living quarters both above and underground, as well as kitchens and bathrooms. These spaces can serve well to assist in the work of the restoration crew.
Information about the move-in-ready missile base overview on the living quarters and their potential uses is provided by the base. A buyer can investigate these premises to find out how they can meet your temporary needs for such uses, depending on the local regulations.
What Would a Disaster Recovery Center Need?
This is the base of your restoration activities. What follows is to match it to your tasks.
Reliable Power and Connections
Before designing a data center or backup office, consider the power source, internet connection, cooling system, and water access. Next, determine what kinds of backup systems would be necessary.
A generator, battery back-up, or additional internet access could be included. All must be sized appropriately for their job.
Backups You Can Restore
A solid entryway provides some security for the equipment. Backup of data is a different issue entirely.
The CISA’s StopRansomware Guide suggests creating off-line encrypted backups and testing those backups regularly. The encryption makes it impossible for someone without proper authorization to access your files. Testing reveals whether you will be able to restore those files when it matters.
Try a restoration drill. Identify who has the key(s), who will start up the equipment, and who performs what actions.
Learn More About the Washington Missile Base
Due to the available underground storage, workshop spaces, and preexisting living quarters, this missile site presents numerous opportunities to create a solid disaster recovery plan.
For more information on this property and to share your vision, please reach out to Chandra Spary at 239-989-4545 or cspary@icloud.com.