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Introduction

Section 1: Preventing Emergencies

• Construction & Renovations
• Survey the Building
• Correct Problems & Violations
• Preventing Mold
• Survey the Collections
• Inventory or Catalog Collections

Section 2: Planning

• Form a Disaster Response Team
• Evaluate Insurance Coverage
• Set Collection Priorities
• Assemble a Disaster Recovery Kit
• Consider Mutual Aid Agreements
• Select Vendors & Consultants
• Write an Emergency Preparedness Plan

Section 3: Response

• Notify Response Team
• Assess the Damage
• Recovery Preparations
• Call Outside Help
• Inform the Public

Section 4: Recovery

• Recovery of Wet or Damp Research Materials
• Books
• Documents
• Maps
• Framed Art on Paper
• Parchment; Leather
• Photographic Materials
• Film
• Computers
• Magnetic Tape
• Recovery of Other Materials
• Paintings
• Textiles
• Wooden Objects & Furniture

Section 5: Emegency Equipment & Supplies

Section 6: Vendors

• Slavage & Freeze Drying
• Freezer Storage
• Film, Microfilm & Magnetic Tape Processors

Section 7: Sources of Help & Advice

Section 8: Bibliography

Section 9: Index

Section 10: Downloads

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