I'm sure they're getting on that as we speak. I don't think they were aware of the problem until it occurred. And as a smart business, they are most likely discussing ways to not let shutting the servers down become the best option.

If setting up servers in another location is what they are discussing, they are going to have to issue contracts and have the finances to do it. And before this hits wagon: Saying that SE does have the money doesn't make up they have a budget to think about too. This budget includes the funding of new products that are in development. It's not very cost-efficient to put every cent of into a product and end up with a low profit margin.