Online+Resources

=School Library Disaster Preparedness Online Resources=

**Hurricane Preparedness for School Libraries**
This site is an example of an online district library media hurricane preparedness plan.

**[|American Library Association’s Emergency Preparedness Resources]**
This site offers links and resources specifically for libraries and librarians concerning emergency preparedness and mitigation.

**[|American Red Cross]**
The American Red Cross site provides Disaster Services – Map, Weather & HazardCatalogs – for obtaining current information on conditions around the world. You can also donate to their disaster relief fund on this portal.

**[|Crisis Response Box: Guide to Help Every School Assemble the Tools and Resources Needed for a Critical Incident Response]**
Fromthe California DOE, this 18 page PDF outlines the steps necessary to assemble an emergency response plan for local schools/districts. The site also includes examples of the documents needed to ensure that "school administrators will immediately have the information essential for effective management of a major crisis incident."

**[|dPlan][|™: TheOnline Disaster-Planning Tool]**
This online disaster-planning template was prepared by the Northeast Document ConservationCenter and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The development of the template was fundedby the Institute of Museum andLibrary Services and the NationalCenter for Preservation Technology and Training.

[|﻿Delaware Disaster Assistance Team (DDAT)]
DDAT was established to coordinate emergency and disaster related activities among organizations in Delaware with collections including libraries and museums. The site includes a variety of resource links.

**[|Disaster Research Center]/ [|E. L. Quarantelli Resource Collection]**
These sites provide a variety of resources regarding disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

**[|DollarGeneral – Grant Programs]**
Information on the Beyond Words: the Dollar General school library relief fund may be foundon these web sites.

[|﻿Emergency Response Working Group (ERWG), University of Delaware]
ERWG provides information and resources regarding disaster related issues and collections at the University of Delaware. The site includes numerous outside resources that are useful for anyone working with collections.

**[|Library of Congress - Emergency Preparedness]**
This site offers a wealth of information on preparing for emergencies and disasters.

**[|Library of Congress – Natural Disaters: Nature's Fury]**
This site offers lesson plans based on primary source resources to use with students.

**[|Lyrasis – Disaster Resources]**
This resource includes disaster plan materials and multiple disaster assistance links.

**[|National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)]**
This organization provides links to resources to help the school community avoid, prepare for, and cope with crises, tragedies, and disasters of all kinds.

**[|Ready.gov]** Prepare. Plan. Stay informed.
This site offers suggestions for a survival kit, emergency plan, and ways to stay informed throughout the event. Three customized websites feature suggestions for families, businesses, and children.

**[|Stanford University – Conservation Online]**
Multiple links to disasterpreparedness and preservation resources are located on this university site.

**[|Syracuse University Preservation Program]**
This site offers a suggestions for a disaster and recovery plan.