Emergency and Disaster Response Information
Directory of local Conservators available for private practice
The National Archives Saving Family Treasures Guidelines
Heritage Preservation, The National Institute for Conservation
Disaster Resources for the Public
Disaster Resources for Cultural Institutions
Hurricane Resource for Cultural Institutions
Hurricane Resources for the Public
Save Your Treasures the Right Way
Emergency Response Salvage Wheel (requires purchase)
Heritage Emergency National Taskforce
American Institute for Conservation of Artistic and Historic Works (AIC) Disaster Response and Recovery. "Basic Drying Procedures" are part of Emergency: If You're First
Conservation Online (CoOL) contains a bibliography and many online links to information
Commercial Services pages
A Primer on Disaster Preparedness, Management and Response: Paper-Based Materials
The Disaster Mitigation Planning Assistance Website can provide assistance in the event of a disaster with information about disaster plans for cultural institutions, regional Conservation Centers, and a Search menu listing disaster related services and supplies. National searchable list of vendors and supplies
Chicora Foundation - Dealing with Disasters
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) - Disaster Recovery Resources
Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) - Disaster Assistance
Southeastern Library Network, Inc. (SOLINET) - Disaster Mitigation & Recovery Resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Environmental and Historic Preservation Program
Disaster information
Emergency Response Action Steps
Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Hurricane Information for Response and Cleanup Workers
Cornell University Library - Disaster Response Plan
The Library of Congress Sample Disaster Recovery Contract is a PDF document containing recommendations for the content of a contract for recovery services, and what you should expect from a viable recovery service vendor.
"Disaster Relief: Starting points for Learning" C&RL News, February 2006, Vol. 67, No. 2. Online article with many links to international organizations.
For information on salvage of wet materials, click here.
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