Disaster Recovery

Disaster Plans

This plan is designed to help staff cope with 99.9% of all water related emergencies, and gives step by step instructions for drying books and other paper based materials. Also included are sections on the recovery of non-print materials (photographs, negatives, microfilm, paintings) and audio materials from water related damage. Because of the very delicate nature of these materials it is highly advisable to contact a conservator as soon as possible.

Library Emergency Supply List

Supplies Office, Bird Library

CONTACT FOR ACCESS

• Brian Byrns (315) 443-1271

• Tom House (315) 443-1896

EMERGENCY SUPPLIES

• EMERGENCY SUPPLIES CABINETS (TWO)

  • Plastic sheeting

  • Paper towels

  • Wax paper

  • Packing tape dispenser (loaded)

  • Packing tape (five rolls)

  • Extension cords

  • Surge protectors

• DEHUMIDIFIERS

• FANS

• PLASTIC BOOK CARTONS

• WET/DRY VACUUMS

Bird Library Kiosk

CONTACT

• Brian Byrns (315) 443-1271

• Howard Wallace (315) 443-3234

• Tom House (315) 443-1896 for elevator key

EMERGENCY SUPPLIES

• Emergency Boxes:
  250+ flattened cardboard boxes