IELDRN: Sample Disaster Plan

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IELDRNSample Disaster Plan
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• Courtesy Inland Empire
• Libraries Disaster Response Network
• www.ieldrn.org/sample.htm

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Sample Disaster Plan
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• Contains four parts
• I. Disaster Prevention Checklist.
• II. Disaster Response Plan.
• III. Disaster Recovery Plan
• IV. Appendices

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Sample Disaster Plan I. Disaster Prevention
Checklist
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• 1. Disaster Prevention and Preparedness
  Guidelines
• 2. Housekeeping Guidelines
• 3. Hazards Survey
• 4. Building Safety Checklist.

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Sample Disaster Plan I. Disaster Prevention
Checklist
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• 1. Disaster Prevention and Preparedness
  Guidelines
• Locations
• Identify and Impact
• Update Inventory and Plan regularly.

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Sample Disaster PlanDisaster Prevention
Checklist
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• 2. Housekeeping.
• Fire Doors
• Emergency Equipment
• Close drawers, cabinets, etc.
• Dont leave rare valuable materials out
  overnight.
• Maintain a stable climate

• Combustibles stored safely
• Shelving braced
• Confine eating and drinking to designated areas
• Set standards for maintenance and janitorial
  staff
• Dont store materials on floor

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Sample Disaster PlanDisaster Prevention
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• 3. Hazards Survey.
• Climate
• Topography
• Seismic Stability
• Building Structure
• Hazardous Materials
• Services/Maintenance

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Sample Disaster PlanDisaster Prevention
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• 4. Building Safety Checklist.
• Locks Keys Secure
• Disaster Manual Emergency Plans Available
• Annual Building Inspection
• Updated Maps
• All systems are operable
• Employees Trained/Regular Drills

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Sample Disaster Plan
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• II. Disaster Response Plan.
• 1. Emergency Contact List
• 2. Disaster Response Procedures
• 3. Initial Recovery Efforts

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Sample Disaster PlanDisaster Response Plan
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• 1. Emergency Contact List
• Staff (office home numbers)
• Emergency service numbers
• Organizational list contacts
• 2. Disaster Response Procedures
• Emergency instruction
• Fire, Earthquake, Flooding, Water Damage
• Establish priorities

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• 3. Initial Recovery Efforts
• Call for assistance
• Prepare staging area
• Assign responsibilities
• Supervise cleanup
• Packout

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• III. Disaster Recovery Plan.
• 1. Restoration Methods
• 2. Recovery and Completion Plan

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Sample Disaster PlanDisaster Recovery Plan
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• 1. Restoration Methods
• Drying
• Smoke, soot char damage
• Broken/damaged books other materials
  equipment
• Mold mildew
• Dirt grime

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Sample Disaster PlanDisaster Recovery Plan
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• 2. Recovery Completion Plan
• Housekeeping rehabilitation
• Reshelving
• Assessment revision

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Sample Disaster PlanIV. Appendices
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• 1. Floor Plans
• 2. Priorities Lists
• 3. Professional Services
• 4. Supplies
• 5. Emergency Purchase Order Forms

• 6. Human Resources
• Disaster Action Team
• Emergency Phone Numbers
• Staff Phone Numbers

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IELDRNSample Disaster Plan
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• REMEMBER
• There are four major parts to your plan. When
  putting it together and updating it, take it one
  part at a time
• 1. Disaster Prevention Checklist
• 2. Disaster Response Plan
• 3. Disaster Recovery Plan
• 4. Appendix

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IELDRNSample Disaster Plan
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• REMEMBER
• Keep the disaster plan available at multiple
  locations
• Update it regularly
• Follow checklists annually
• Keep staff familiar with the contents, and
  conduct training sessions and drills on a regular
  basis
• Become part of a disaster preparedness network.