The deadly storms have killed more than a dozen people and destroyed homes and businesses throughout the region.

“Many businesses are struggling to get their computer systems back up and running, and these first few days are crucial. Lost computer files can make an enormous difference for some companies,” said Ben Carmitchel, President of DataRecovery.com.

Hard drives and computer devices can take additional damage in the weeks following a major natural disaster, as storm water can cause corrosion and other issues. DataRecovery.com urges computer users to take immediate action to protect their files.

“In addition to physical damage, we often see damage from electrical shocks, flooding, and fires following major natural disasters,” said Carmitchel. “Because the damage can get worse over time, we recommend getting assistance right away.”

DataRecovery.com’s engineers carefully clean damaged media in a certified Class 5 clean room, removing water, dirt, and other sources of contamination. They can then provide a detailed data recovery report, and if the computer’s owner chooses to proceed with the recovery, the process is completed within several days.

Even if computer users do not want to pay for the services, they can receive free hard drive evaluation services to limit damage. DataRecovery.com also provides free shipping for tornado victims and a sizable data recovery discount.

“We’re trying to help in any way we can,” said Carmitchel. “We can recover data from most hard drives, even when they’ve sustained serious damage. However, it’s very important to get the damaged hard disk to a reputable data recovery provider as quickly as possible.”

DataRecovery.com’s engineers carefully clean damaged media in a certified Class 5 clean room, removing water, dirt, and other sources of contamination. They can then provide a detailed data recovery report, and if the computer’s owner chooses to proceed with the recovery, the process is completed within several days.

Datarecovery.com is a worldwide leader in data recovery services. With four locations in California, Illinois, Arizona, and Toronto, the company provides a variety of services to thousands of clients each year. Visit www.datarecovery.com for more information.

Contact Information

Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Ben Carmitchel
1-602-635-2020
www.datarecovery.com

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November 09, 2012 – Pleasanton, CA – With thousands of corporate networks and millions of personal computer users affected by Hurricane Sandy, it should come as no surprise that data loss is widespread throughout the East Coast. According to representatives of Datarecovery.com, a leader in data recovery that operates state-of-the-art laboratories across the United States and Canada, it may take a while to understand the costs of data loss in Sandy’s wake.

“We’ve already received a number of hard drives from businesses and personal computer users through our St. Louis laboratory,” said Ben Carmitchel, President of DataRecovery.com. “Over the next month or so, we expect to receive several hundred more. Major storms usually cause data loss, unfortunately, and this storm was particularly rough for our customers.”

“The blackouts in New York City and New Jersey have probably caused millions of dollars in data loss already, and that number could easily reach the billion-dollar mark when all is said and done,” said Ben Carmitchel, President of Datarecovery.com.

Hundreds of major businesses and organizations have reported lost data, including the Labor Department, which said on Thursday that many workers seeking jobless benefits will have to wait for their checks due to flood-damaged computer systems.

Datarecovery.com also reported a surge of water-damaged cases this week, including a number of hard drives, RAID arrays and flash media. The company’s representatives say that time can affect the chances of a successful data recovery, especially if a device is directly damaged by flooding.

“After a drive is exposed to flood water, it immediately starts corroding and the chances of a successful recovery start to drop,” said Kevin Thole, lead data recovery engineer at DataRecovery.com. “We have to delicately clean each hard drive in our Class 5 clean room, which is a completely particle-free environment.”

“We’ve had a high recovery rates with every case we’ve handled, but these certainly aren’t easy cases.”

Thole says that East Coast computer users should immediately contact a professional recovery laboratory if they need to recover files from a flood-damaged device.

“[Computer users] need to get their hard drives out of water, into a plastic bag and to one of our laboratories right away,” Thole says. “The biggest problems occur when they try to dry their hard drives, which can seriously damage hard drives, flash drives and other devices. We’ve got the equipment and we’re ready to help.”

Datarecovery.com is also offering heavily discounted rates on hard drives affected by Hurricane Sandy.

“We’re trying to work with clients as much as possible,” said Thole. “This type of data loss could happen to anyone, which is why regular backup is absolutely important.”

Datarecovery.com is a worldwide leader in data recovery services for RAID systems, hard drives, flash media and other digital storage devices. Since 1998, the company has provided data recovery for all digital devices, including fire and flood-damaged hard drives, through several locations across the United States and Canada.

Contact Information

Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Ben Carmitchel
1-618-635-2020
www.datarecovery.com
Ph. 800.237.4200 ext. 269

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“Since we are uniquely centered right in the middle of this mess, we are better positioned to assist than any other data recovery company. Our laboratories in St. Louis and Minneapolis are only a stone’s throw away from some of the worst-hit areas. We’re trying to help our clients and our community,” said ESS President Ben Carmitchel. “In places like Quincy and Des Moines, they’re just trying to prevent further damage right now, and we hope that free data recovery services will help relieve some of the stress and suffering that the flooding has caused.”

Flood data recovery is extremely difficult in some cases, and as a result the cost for recovery can sometimes rise above $2,000. “Hard drives store data on magnetic platters that are very sensitive to contamination, so obviously drives that have been submerged in water are more difficult and costly to work with,” Carmitchel said. “However, if we get the drives quickly and treat the issues in a clean room, the chances of data recovery are very high.”

Victims of the floods with damaged hard drives should call ESS at 1.800.237.4200 to set up a data recovery case.

Formed in 1997, ESS Data Recovery is a worldwide leader in data recovery services and computer forensics. Through its three US locations, it services thousands of clients each year, from Fortune 500 companies to home computer users. ESS Data Recovery provides data recovery from hard drives, RAID arrays, iPods, flash drives, and other forms of media. They can be contacted at 1.800.237.4200 or through their website at datarecovery.com.

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