Responding to a Disaster
Steps to follow when responding to disasters that affect Library collections. For disasters involving people see Emergencies.
- Evacuate immediately if there are any possible dangers to personal safety.
- Report the Emergency
| Step 1 | Call Emergency Personnel | 911 | When Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 2 | Call Facilities & Services | 301-405-9047 | During normal working hours |
| Step 3 | Call Work Control | 301-405-2222 | Anytime |
| Step 4 | Call Salvage Squad Leader or Alternate Squad Leaders | Susan Koutsky 301-405-9346 Bryan Draper 301-405-9349 Robert Giannelli 301-405-9328 | During normal working hours, if collections are affected or could be affected |
| Step 5 | Call Salvage Squad Beeper (Instructions) | 301-578-0384 (beeper) | Before and after normal working hours and on weekends, if collection materials are affected or could be affected |
- Halt further damage.
Stop water flow, if possible. Shut off water source or divert water away from collections with plastic sheeting. Remove any collection material that is dry but is in danger of becoming wet. - Wait until trained personnel arrive before handling damaged collection materials.
Salvage Squad leaders will assess the situation and devise the recovery strategy.
