Determine the kind and degree of damage that materials in each location have sustained. Determine whether the salvage operation can be handled by staff or whether a disaster recovery specialist is required. Consult experts as needed. Pack like materials together, e.g. damp records in one box, soaked in another etc. See also specific instructions below relating to water damage and fire damage .
Likely locations are a classroom or gymnasium.
Place folders in boxes or milk crates. Place normal-size volumes in a spine down position. Pack large volumes flat in boxes. If time allows, loosely place sheets of freezer paper or waxed paper around every volume. To ensure inventory control and for insurance purposes, it is necessary to know the condition and disposition of materials.