Preservation & Disaster Planning
Emergency? If you are experiencing a collections emergency, call any of the numbers listed here. Any library or other cultural heritage organization is eligible for these free services.
- NEDCC 24/7 Collections Emergency Phone Assistance (855) 245-8303
- National Heritage Responders (NHR) (202) 661-8068
- LYRASIS Disaster Resources 24-hour hotline (504) 300-9478
Other Resources
- Advocacy and Funding for Libraries Impacted by Disasters
- ALA - Disaster Preparedness Clearinghouse
- Connecting to Collections Care Online Community
- Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, Disaster and Emergency Resources
- Council of State Archivists, Emergency Preparedness Initiative
- Federal Emergency Management Agency, Whole Community
- Heritage Emergency National Task Force
- Ready.gov. Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed
- Library of Congress: Preservation
- Library of Congress: Collections Care
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Preservation
- NARA: A Primer on Disaster Preparedness, Management and Response: Paper-Based Materials
- NEDCC: Disaster Assistance
- NEDCC: Preservation Leaflets
- Preservation/Archives Resources (compiled by Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners)
- Preservation Directory.com
- RI Emergency Management Agency
- Ten Things You Should Know about Mold (EPA)
- Emergency Salvage of Moldy Books and Paper (NEDCC)
- Mold (MedlinePlus)
- Mold (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Mold and Mildew (RI Department of Health)
- Safety and Health Topics (OSHA)