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This guide offers New Hampshire libraries vital steps for effective disaster planning. It covers crucial topics such as assessing and updating your disaster plan, understanding insurance coverage options, and identifying local support and resources. Learn about preventative measures like building modifications and safety protocols, as well as coping strategies for staff and community during a disaster. Explore available courses and cooperative planning opportunities with local organizations and neighboring libraries. Ensure your library is prepared to protect its resources and serve its community.
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Disaster Planningfor NH Libraries Thomas A. Ladd, MLS NH State Library
Disaster Plan - is yours a DISASTER? IS yours? WHERE is yours? WHEN was yours done/updated? WHO was involved? WHO will use it? Do they know it?
Insurance Coverage • Replacement Value? • Actual Cash Value? • Deductible? • Documentation • Claims • Local Support
How Much Insurance can we afford? One NH library was covered for $67,000. Increasing to $174,000. coverage cost only $130./year! Work with your town if you can. How much can you afford to not have?
Prevention • Sprinklers, building modifications • NO interior bookdrops !!! • Procedures (e.g. building closing check) • Safety check by Fire Dept./Risk Mgmt. • Think “Safety” - EVERYBODY
Critical Incident Stress • Emotional Coping • Stages of the Disaster • Stages of Individual Reactions • Mechanisms for Coping • Support
It helps to have a • PLAN
Money? When we have no money - we PLAN!
Resources for Disaster Planning • Courses, workshops, samples, books, videos • Cooperative planning - community organizations • Cooperative planning - neighboring libraries • WebJunctionNH
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