10-Step Approach to Disaster Readiness Dan Wilson Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) Emergency Preparedness & Response Initiative
Agenda Determining your risks Importance of ensuring safety of staff and patrons Identifying your core services and resources Protecting your highly valued materials How to write a one page disaster plan
Risk assessment is the foundation of all other preparedness and response planning. You need to be prepared for the risks that are most likely to happen in your area. Step 1
Let’s determine the level of risk for your library
Earthquake Risk
Source: Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
Historic Hurricane Tracks Source: noaa.gov
Flooding Source: FEMA Library
Accidental Incidents Source: US Navy
Construction Accidents Source: Daniel T. Wilson
Intentional Incidents Source: ©2008 Walter Siegmund
120 Vulnerable Cities Tier 1 cities (Dallas, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Newark NJ, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, and San Francisco).
Nuclear Power Plants Source: beyondnuclear.org
Arson & Water Damage Source: La Citta Vita
Wildfire Risk
Pandemic/Epidemic Source: National Photo Library
What is Your Score?