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The document Response
to Floods and Water Damage For Libraries, Archives, Museums,
and Other Repositories [PDF:
424 Kb / 14 p.] provides extensive guidance covering:
If a Flood
Threatens |
• Definition of flood watch vs. flood
warning
• Actions to take
when a watch is announced
• Actions to take
as you wait for updates
• Actions to take during
a warning
|
During a
Flood |
• Actions to take if you are caught at the repository
• Actions to take if you are caught
on the road
|
After a
Flood |
• First response activities
• Salvage set-up activities
• Protective clothing and equipment
• Realistic goals
• Safety as a priority
|
Before the
Next Flood |
• Buildings and collections documentation
• Training
• Emergency supplies and equipment
• Sources of help
• Risk-reducing actions
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