Disaster Relief Resources

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Resources

Disaster Preparation Guidelines (doc): a  printable bookmark that can be distributed at library meetings providing precise steps to take for preparing for disasters and recovering from disasters.

Disaster Relief Brochure (pdf): produced by the TLA Disaster Relief Committee (2010)    

GENERAL RESOURCES:

• Conservation Online (CoOL): Disaster Preparedness and Response:CoOL is provided by the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries and includes full text conservation/preservation information from a variety of sources.

• DisasterAssistance.gov – Offers resources to download
  Applying for assistance following a disaster (FLYER: PDF)
  Access to disaster help & resources (FLYER: PDF)
  DisasterAssistance.gov poster (FLYER: PDF)
  January 2010 Newsletter

ORGANIZATIONS:

• Amigos Library Services, Imaging and Preservation Services (IPS):
  IPS offers information and referral services after an emergency. Also, they have a number of information packets available, including a model disaster plan, and offer training workshops on disaster planning and recovery.

• Heritage Emergency National Task Force:
  This was previously known as the National Task Force on Emergency Response. The task force is cosponsored by Heritage Preservation, Inc. and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and "promotes preparedness and mitigation measures and provides expert information on response and salvage to institutions and the public.

DISASTER RECOVERY COMPANIES:

Disaster and Emergency Response Services:
A list of commercial services, provided by the CoOL site.

SAMPLE PLANS:

Disaster Plans:
A list of plans from a variety of institutions, provided by the CoOL site.