Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
An emergency is a situation or an occurrence of a serious nature, developing suddenly and unexpectedly, and demanding immediate action. This is generally of short duration, for example, an interruption of normal agency operations for a week or less. It may involve electrical failure or minor flooding caused by broken pipes. A disaster is an unexpected occurrence inflicting widespread destruction and distress and having long-term adverse effects on operations. Each agency defines what a long-term, adverse effect is in relation to its most critical program. (Source: http://www.epa.gov/records/gloss/). The subject area of Disaster Preparedness & Recovery refers to planning and response methodologies or processes related to a records emergency or disaster.
This subject area may contain documents on disaster response procedures, salvage priorities, preventative maintenance schedules, emergency resources and supplies, checklists, model disaster response plans, electronic backup and restoration procedures.
This section lists each of the Disaster Preparedness and Recovery documents:
| Document Title | Document Description | Document Size (measured in KBs) |
|---|---|---|
| Essentail Records Manual:Backup, Preparedness, and Recovery - Washington | "Essential Records Manual: Security Backup, Disaster Preparedness Response, and Recovery." The purpose of this manual is to help local agencies protect their essential records information from damage, loss or theft. The manual will help define essential records, conduct a risk analysis, and produce a records disaster recovery plan. When a disaster occurs, it will guide the user through recovery options and serve as a technical and self-help guide. 104 pages. Office of the Secretary of State, Division of Archives and Records Management, WA. | 1010 KB |
| Health and Safety Hazards Arising from Floods | Flood conditions not only create problems for collections but also for staff. This leaflet includes issues to consider when dealing with floods. 4 pages. 2002. National Park Service Conserv-O-Gram. | 274 KB |
| Identifying and Protecting Vital Records – GA | Business continuity and disaster preparedness depend on vital records for their success. This 3-page publication defines “vital record” and discusses how to establish a vital records program. 2008. Georgia Archives. | 107 KB |
| Preparing for the Worst: Managing Records Disasters | This publication provides guidance on developing a strategy for managing a records disaster and describes how to integrate that strategy into a larger, organization-wide disaster management plan and your ongoing records management program. 58 pages. 2004. New York State Archives Government Records Services. | 202 KB |
| Salvage at a Glance, Part I: Paper Based Collections | Action table with column headings as follows: Material, Priority, Handling Precautions, Packing Method, and Drying Method. 4 pages. 2002. | 249 KB |
| Smithsonian Institution Staff Disaster Preparedness Procedures | This document provides a brief overview of the types of disasters posing a potential threat to staff and is intended to assist individuals in understanding what to expect and what to do initially. Prepared by SI Office of Risk Management, October 1992, revised October 1993. Downloaded: June 20, 2008. Page URL: http://www.archives.gov/preservation/emergency-prep/disaster-prep-procedures.html | 117 KB |
| Is Your Agency Prepared? The Need for Business Continuity Planning - GA | Preplanning for the continuity and recovery of your business is critically necessary and requires the involvement of all staff: the role of agency level planning. 3 pages. Georgia Technology Authority. | 85 KB |
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