EMERGENCY Police/Sheriff Phone: Fire Department Phone: Ambulance Phone: Security Monitoring Company Name: Phone: After-hours phone: Poison Information Center Phone: 1-800-222-1222 IN-HOUSE Library Director Office Phone: Home Phone: Library Assistant Director Office Phone: Home Phone: Building Maintenance Office Home Phone: DISASTER TEAM Leader Name Role: Office Phone: Home Phone: Member Name Role: Office Phone: Home Phone: Member Name Role: Office Phone: Home Phone: Member Name Role: Office Phone: Home Phone: Member Name Role: Office Phone: Home Phone: Member Name Role: Office Phone: Home Phone: DEPARTMENT HEADS Name: Office Phone: Home Phone: Name: Office Phone: Home Phone: Name: Office Phone: Home Phone: Name: Office Phone: Home Phone: Name: Office Phone: Home Phone: Name: Office Phone: Home Phone: CPR/FIRST AID TRAINED STAFF Name: Office Phone: Name: Office Phone: Name: Office
MAINTENANCE AND UTILITIES Carpenter Name: Phone: Electric Company Name: Phone: Electrician Name: Phone: Gas Company Name: Phone: Locksmith Name: Janitorial Service Name: Phone: Plumber Name: Phone: Water Utility Company Phone: INSURANCE Insurance Company Agent/Contact: Phone: Policy Number: LEGAL ASSISTANCE Advisor Name: Phone: CONSERVATORS/SPECIALISTS Paper and Books Name: Phone: Photographs Name: Phone: Computer Records Name: RECOVERY ASSISTANCE Preservation Resource Name: Phone: Disaster Recovery Network Name: Phone: Disaster Recovery Service Name: Phone: Account number: Services available: (ex. Water recovery, mold remediation) Exterminator Name: Phone:
Local Freezer Company Name: Phone: LOCATIONS OF EMERGENCY SYSTEMS A floor plan of the library can be attached to your disaster plan to show staff where emergency systems are located. Make sure to include fire suppression systems (fire extinguishers, fire hoses) and main utilities (main water shut-off valve, sprinkler shut-off valve, main electrical cut-off switch, main gas and heating/cooling system controls) which may be needed if an emergency/disaster takes place. EMERGENCY SUPPLIES Every institution should keep a basic supply and equipment kit on hand to be used in an emergency. The kit should be stored in one or more watertight containers and clearly labeled to keep staff from removing items by mistake. Make sure to indicate the quantity of supplies your institution has on hand and where the supplies are located. These supplies should be inventoried at least annually, if not more often. Below are just some of the items you may want as emergency supplies: Batteries Boots, rubber Boxes Brooms Buckets Camera, disposable Clipboards Dustpans Extension cords Fans First aid kit Flashlights Gloves Markers Masks Mops Notepads Packing tape Paper towels Plastic trash bags Plastic buckets Plastic sheeting Protective glasses Radio, battery operated Scissors Sponges Toolkit Utility knife (and blades) Yellow caution tape Walkie-talkies FIRST AID KIT A first aid kit should be accessible to handle minor medical emergencies. All staff should know where the kit is located in case they need it. The kit should contain the following: Rubbing alcohol Antiseptic Band-Aids Eye wash Gauze bandages Gauze pads Latex gloves Ice bag Swabs Pocket mask Surgical tape
DO NOT HANG UP ON THE PERSON MAKING THE CALL QUESTIONS TO ASK When is the bomb going to explode? Where is the bomb? What does it look like? What kind of bomb is it? What will cause it to explode? Did you place the bomb? Why? Where are you calling from? What is your address? What is your name? EXACT WORDING OF THE THREAT: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Sex of caller: Age: Time: Date: Length of call: Extension at which call is received: CALLER’S Calm Angry Excited Slow Rapid Soft Loud Laughter Crying Normal Slurred Familiar Stutter Lisp Raspy Deep Ragged Clearing Throat Deep Breathing Disguised Distinct Accent If the voice is familiar, whom does it sound like? BACKGROUND SOUNDS: Street Noises Crockery Static House Noises Booth ___________________ Factory Machinery Animal Noises PA System Music Long Distance Office Machinery Taped Irrational Message read by threat maker THREAT LANGUAGE: Well Spoken (educated) Incoherent Foul BUILDING EXPLOSION An explosion is a release of energy in a sudden, loud, and violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the releases of gases. Because the cause of a major explosion often cannot be determined immediately, it is best to take the same precautions as for a fire. If there is an explosion in the library: Remain calm
Designate an area in the library as a shelter Have disaster supplies on hand, including a flashlight, battery-operated radio, and first-aid kit During a tornado: Let everyone know that there is a tornado and make your way to the secure area Avoid places with wide-span roofs or large hallways and windows Get under a piece of sturdy furniture and hold on to it Use arms to protect head and neck After a tornado: Remain calm Assess the area leaks outage Phones are out Other problems Check for possible injuries Make sure everyone is accounted for WINTER STORMS Living in North Dakota, there will definitely be a winter storm/blizzard at some point during the year. Some of these blizzards may necessitate not opening the library in order to keep library staff and patrons safe. It is at the discretion of the Library Director to decide whether or not to close or postpone the opening of the library. If the weather becomes dangerous while the library is open, the Library Director may decide to close the library early so everyone can get home safely. REFERENCES Lindbloom, Mary-Carol. Disaster Plan. South Central Regional Library Council, 2011. Electronic Jim. Sample Disaster and Emergency Plan for Alabama Public Libraries. Alabama Public Library Service, 2009. Electronic.