Sample Disaster Plans and Policies

• A Disaster Plan for Libraries and Archives

  A plan to assist libraries and archives in preparing for emergency situations
• Disaster Planning and Response

  Planning for emergencies, starting with providing for the safety of patrons and staff. It includes a sample emergency instructions form.
• Disaster Preparedness Plan for Small Public Libraries

  A disaster plan developed for small public libraries in Ohio
• Disaster Preparedness Workbook

  A sample workbook you can modify for use by your library
• Library Disaster Plan Elements

  Provides an overview of library disaster planning
• Sample Disaster and Emergency Plan for Alabama Public Libraries

  A starting point for developing a disaster plan

Training

• Developing a Disaster Plan (Live Online)

  Three two-hour sessions guide participants through the development of a written disaster plan.
• Disaster Preparedness Live Online

  For staff members responsible for, or interested in, organizing and implementing disaster preparedness and response procedures.
  

Disaster Response Organizations

• American Red Cross

  The nation's premiere disaster response organization.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Provides users with credible, reliable health information
• Disaster Recovery Planning

  Includes a sample disaster recovery plan
• Federal Emergency Managemenet Agency (FEMA)

  Provides leadership and support to the nation during emergencies
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

  Provides daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring
• Ready.gov

  Provides the basic steps for disaster preparedness

Good disaster resources for your patrons- Courtesy of Mrs. McCutcheon's Summer Health Studies Class

• American Veterinary Medical Association

  A good resources for animal care (pet and farm) when in emergency situations.
• 72 Hours Organization

  Succinct lists for every emergency situation. Includes Go bag contents.
• Kidshealth

  Resource divided into three group sites- Parent, Kids, Teens. Leveled information for each group.
• National Weather Service

  Current details in weather with links to preparedness and reactionary disaster plans.

Subject Guide

Ashley Arbaugh

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