University of Boston Disaster and Emergency Planning Project Paper

Overview

This project has two parts:

Plan A: assess a library/information agency disaster/emergency plan

Plan B: create a disaster/emergency plan for you/family

Instructions

Plan A: Library/Information Agency Disaster/Emergency Plan Assessment

Select an example library/information agency disaster/emergency plan, read through the plan, and answer the following questions:

What is the date on the plan? Is there a revision schedule provided?

What is the scope and/or purpose of the document?

Are essential contacts (emergency personnel/staff) and their telephone numbers included?

What are the notification procedures?

Which types of disasters/emergencies are included within the plan?

1. Which resources/collections are most valuable?
2. What supplies are available, and where they are located?
3. What are the evacuation procedures?
4. How will the services be maintained during the disaster/emergency and restored after the disaster/emergency?
5. How are staff trained to handle the disaster/emergency?
6. By answering these questions about the plan, you will gain an understanding of the necessary components of a disaster/emergency plan for a library/information agency.
7. Plan B: Individual/Family Disaster/Emergency Plan 
8. Provide a description of the individuals/animals covered by this plan 
9. Answer the following questions as part of your individual/family plan (adapted from Ready.gov):
10. How will you receive emergency alerts and warnings?

What is your shelter plan?

What is your evacuation route (including home escape routes)? 

What is your family communication plan?

1. Describe the items that you would include in a disaster/emergency supply kit for you and your family
2. List the FEMA office and any other government offices that could assist you and your family during the disaster/emergency. Provide the location and contact information of the offices.

Be comprehensive in responding to the above items. Note that you may use resources to develop Plan B and cite them appropriately according to APA format.