LibGuides: Disaster Preparedness for West Virginia Libraries: Home

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

Contact the West Virginia Library Commission if you would to have a class scheduled.

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

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.

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