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Recognize and identify the type of emergency (fire, smoke, chemical, water, etc.). |
| ____ |
Notify appropriate authorities (institution/emergency personnel/first responders/local emergency management agency). |
| ____ |
Ensure that all staff and visitors are accounted for and are safe. |
| ____ |
Activate your disaster plan. |
| ____ |
Notify the disaster team. |
| ____ |
Gain clearance to enter the building. |
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Assess and document (in writing and in photographs/video) the damage to your building/collections/information systems:
____ What areas have been affected?
____ How much of the collections have been affected?
____ What types of materials are damaged?
____ What hazards are there (sewage, electrical, debris, etc.)?
____ Are critical systems operational?
____ Is relocation of all/some of operations necessary? |
| ____ |
Contact insurance company. |
| ____ |
Gain access to emergency funds. |
| ____ |
Develop plan of action. |
| ____ |
Establish command post. |
| ____ |
Procure necessary supplies. |
| ____ |
Establish security measures. |
| ____ |
Notify any additional personnel/volunteers. |
| ____ |
Contact outside recovery service providers. |
| ____ |
Eliminate hazards. |
| ____ |
Stabilize the environment. |
| ____ |
Coordinate communication with the media/public through public information office. |
| ____ |
Coordinate/train response and salvage crews. |
| ____ |
Begin salvage. |
