Your ability to recover from disaster is in direct proportion to how prepared you are beforehand. WebJunction has a focus on preparation and prevention in Disaster Planning. Explore a group of resources that cover strategies for protection, including risk management, prevention methods, and creating a practical disaster relief plan.

Flooding is one of the biggest concerns for libraries. In the aftermath of the destructive flooding of Hurricane Katrina, a nationwide sense of urgency arose in an effort to ready ourselves for future disasters. The following resources promote considerations for future prevention efforts:

• Algiers Regional Library: Riding the Aftermath of Katrina
• FEMA at ALA
• WebJunction’s Focus on Disaster Planning and Recovery for Libraries
• When There is No Time to Plan: Responding to the Information Needs of Hurricane Katrina’s Victims
• Visit the Disaster Planning & Recovery discussion space in All Aboard.

The following courses are a great opportunity for learning about effective disaster planning:

• Developing a Disaster Plan
• Disaster Planning and Recovery Skills
• Emergency 911: Decision Making for Managers
• Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
• Master of Disaster: Developing a Disaster Plan

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