1. 10-Step Approach to Disaster Readiness Dan Wilson Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) Emergency Preparedness & Response Initiative

2. 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

3. 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

4. Let’s determine the level of risk for your library

5. Earthquake Risk

6. Source: Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

7. Historic Hurricane Tracks Source: noaa.gov

8. Flooding Source: FEMA Library

9. Accidental Incidents Source: US Navy

10. Construction Accidents Source: Daniel T. Wilson

11. Intentional Incidents Source: ©2008 Walter Siegmund

12. 120 Vulnerable Cities Tier 1 cities (Dallas, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Newark NJ, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, and San Francisco).

13. Nuclear Power Plants Source: beyondnuclear.org

14. Arson & Water Damage Source: La Citta Vita

15. Wildfire Risk

16. Pandemic/Epidemic Source: National Photo Library

17. What is Your Score?