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Emergency Preparedness And Disaster Resources for Libraries
NLA/NEMA 2010
Marty MageeNational Network/Libraries of Medicine
Education and Nebraska Liaison McGoogan Library of Medicine
Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center986706 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha NE 68198-6706402-559-7076
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Agenda
NN/LM 10-Step Program
Being Prepared at Home (& the Library)
Consumer Resources
What can you do??
The NN/LM EP&R Toolkithttp://nnlm.gov/ep 1-800-dev-roks
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•Natural
•Unintentional
•Intentional
•Public Health Emergency
Contact:The MidContinental Region National Network of Libraries of Medicine/MidContinental Region (NN/LM-MCR)University of UtahSpencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library 10 North 1900 EastSalt Lake City, UT 84112-5890 Toll Free 1-800-338-7657 (within Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah, and Wyoming) Phone: (801) 587-3412Fax: (801) 581-5410 Web: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/ E-mail: [email protected]
Funded by the National Library of Medicine under a Contract No. NO1-LM-6-3504 with the University of Utah Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library.
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Natural Disasters
There is evidence!
5 points if your library is within a light tan zone, 10 salmon colored zone, 15 orange, and 20 red
15 points if within a mile of a river
10 points if your library is within a mile of a railroad track or a highway.
Unintentional
USA Today: [Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction] warns that anthrax spores released by a crop-duster could “kill more Americans than died in World War II…” October 21, 2009
15 points if your library is in any of these cities
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Nuclear Power Plants
10 points if you are within 20 miles of a nuclear power plant.
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In 1986, up to 500,000 volumes at the Los Angeles Public Library were destroyed in a fire set by an arsonist, while about 600,000 were damaged by water.
Well over half a million wet books were frozen to protect them against mold. Drying and cleaning alone cost two million dollars.
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Cologne Archives Building, March 2009
On March 3, 2009, the Cologne Archives Building in Cologne, Germany collapsed in about 3 minutes.
Could you evacuate your library in 3 minutes?
Shelter in Place / HAZMAT Incident
In the event of a HAZMAT incident, do you have a place in your building that can function as a shelter-in-place location?
Does your staff know how to respond quickly to a medical emergency?
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Preparedness Assessment Exercise
Are your staff trained on how to react & respond to the following situations?
A tornado warning is issued for your area Security calls to say that a violent person is in your
vicinity A patron rushes up to the desk to report that someone
is having a heart attack in the photocopy room Security calls to say that you should shelter-in-place
because a train has derailed releasing chlorine gas Someone reports that there is water on the floor in the
basement A construction worker rushes to the desk and tells you
that you have about 3 minutes to evacuate the library It’s Saturday afternoon and a member of your staff
reports that water is pouring in from the ceiling onto your reference books 19
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Step 3: Create Procedures to Ensure Continuation of Core Services
Building Closed/ Services Available
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Service Continuity Strategy
Promotional Brochure available at: http://nnlm.gov/ep/
Step 4: Create Procedures to Ensure Access to Core Materials
Emergency Access Initiative
Contact:The MidContinental Region National Network of Libraries of Medicine/MidContinental Region (NN/LM-MCR)University of UtahSpencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library 10 North 1900 EastSalt Lake City, UT 84112-5890 Toll Free 1-800-338-7657 (within Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah, and Wyoming) Phone: (801) 587-3412Fax: (801) 581-5410 Web: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/ E-mail: [email protected]
Funded by the National Library of Medicine under a Contract No. NO1-LM-6-3504 with the University of Utah Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library.
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Step 5: Develop a Mutual Aid Agreement with Another Library or Network
Step 5: Develop a Mutual Aid Agreement with Another Library or Network
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Step 6: Proactively plan for the rescue and recovery of your highly valued materials.
Step 6: Proactively plan for the rescue and recovery of your highly valued materials.
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Step 7: Develop a Communication Plan
Notification plan for public and staff
Library website Social networking sites
(Facebook and Twitter) Talking to the media
Step 8: Know How to Obtain Outside Assistance
Step 9:
Develop a PReP for Service Continuity
Step 10: Be Prepared at Home
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Preparing a Disaster Kit
American Red Cross: Anatomy of a First Aid Kit http://tinyurl.com/anatomyfirstaidkit
National Fire Protection Association: Family Disaster Supplies Kit http://tinyurl.com/familydisaster
Ready.gov: Get a Kit http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/
FEMA: Plan for Pet Disaster Needs http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/animals.shtm
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www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html
Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air
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Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) Local maps Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved
shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper –
When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water.
Fire Extinguisher
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More stuff… Matches in a waterproof container Feminine supplies and personal hygiene
items Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic
utensils, paper towels Paper and pencil Books, games, puzzles or other activities for
children
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www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html Prescription medications and glasses Infant formula and diapers Pet food and extra water for your pet Important family documents such as copies
of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
Cash and change Emergency reference material such as a first
aid book or information from www.ready.gov
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The Kids know some of this stuff….
Tornado room Shutoffs Egress Gathering place ( directly outside the
house or outside the neighborhood) Family Contact persons ( in-state and
out- of- state)
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Real Basics….
First Aid and CPR Cough etiquette Wash hands or use alcohol-based
hand gel Work contact numbers
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Homeowners Insurance (floods, quakes and videotape)
Life Insurance The will….and where is it? Do you need or want a Trust?
The paperwork….
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Pandemic Preparedness: Caring for the ill at home Provisions for kids away at College Stockpiling of more than 3 days of food
Consumer Resources 211http://www.211.org/ American Medical Association -Management of Public Health Emergencies
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/no-index/physician-resources/18200.shtml American Public Health Association -APHA Get Ready Day
http://www.getreadyforflu.org/getreadyday/getreadyday08.htm American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/ American Safety and Health Institute http://www.ashinstitute.org/ Boy Scouts
http://www.scouting.org/Media/Publications/EmergencyPreparedness.aspx Citizen Corps http://www.citizencorps.gov/ Affiliate Programs and Organizations
http://www.citizencorps.gov/partnersandaffiliates/affiliate.shtm Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
http://www.citizencorps.gov/partnersandaffiliates/cert.shtm Fire Corps http://www.citizencorps.gov/partnersandaffiliates/firecorps.shtm Map of Councils https://www.citizencorps.gov/cc/CouncilMapIndex.do Volunteers in Police Service
https://www.citizencorps.gov/partnersandaffiliates/vips.shtm
Consumer Resources (cont)
Centers for Disease Control: CDC http://emergency.cdc.gov/ The Community Tool Box http://ctb.ku.edu/en/Default.htm Corporation for National and Community Service http://www.cns.gov/ Effective Practices –Community Partnerships
http://nationalserviceresources.org/practices/topic/88 Department of Homeland Security –Ready.gov http://www.ready.gov/ Community and State Information http://www.ready.gov/america/local/ FEMA: Are You Ready? http://www.fema.gov/pdf/areyouready/areyouready_full.pdf Household Products Database http://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/ MedlinePlus.gov
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/disasterpreparationandrecovery.html National Neighborhood Day http://www.neighborhoodday.org/index2.asp(annual
event) National Night Out http://www.nationaltownwatch.org/nno/(annual event) National Safety Council http://www.nsc.org/ec/training/tc/getpackagenew.aspx ToxTown http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/
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Emergency Preparedness Training
Next session - Oct. 13 – Step 5 – Determine your core electronic resources Step 6 – Develop a continuity of access plan for your
essential electronic resources
Check the schedule at: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/ep_classes.html
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ToxMap http://toxmap.nlm.nih.gov/
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What can you do?
Expand medical and public library partnerships Work with first responders Provide access to emergency management
information resources Involve your library in community planning Libraries can encourage people to take steps
to prepare for emergencies
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Organize Community Day Events
First Aid/CPR training Go Local/MedlinePlus demonstrations Disaster preparedness pathfinders Team building exercises Disaster preparedness for pets Family communication plans (Ready.gov) City maps (Evacuation routes, important markers) Disaster kit giveaways Disaster plan consultations Survivor storytelling Kids' book reading/puppet show Disaster scenario Relevant videos/movies
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"By failing to prepare, we are preparing to fail." - Benjamin Franklin
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