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Haines, Jan, Comp. – 2003
The State Library of Ohio designed this disaster preparedness plan to assist small libraries in gathering information that will be invaluable in the event of an emergency. This plan, which focuses on fire and water disaster prevention, is devoted to using simple and inexpensive measures to prevent a disaster or to lessen its effect. The plan…
Descriptors: Fire Protection, Floods, Library Planning, Library Policy
Manitoba Dept. of Education and Training, Winnipeg. – 1991
Guidelines to assist local school authorities in the development and implementation of an emergency preparedness program are provided in this booklet. The first part describes the stages and components of an emergency preparation program, some of which include response organization and control, school closing and reopening, communication,…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Emergency Programs, Guidelines, Natural Disasters
Brown, Michelle – Campus Activities Programming, 1995
Preparation for college campus crises (natural disasters, violence or unrest) is discussed. Specific suggestions are made for three distinct areas of readiness: (1) response to the situation; (2) response to the students; and (3) personal response. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Planning, Emergency Programs, Extracurricular Activities, Higher Education
Brooks, Constance – 1993
Most librarians know the importance of disaster preparedness. Many disasters could have been prevented altogether or have had reduced impact if institutions had been better prepared. This resource guide suggests how disaster preparedness can be achieved at cultural institutions. Twenty-three basic resource articles are presented to introduce…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Emergency Programs, Higher Education

Valluzzi, Janet L. – Infants and Young Children, 1995
An overview of community planning for response to and recovery from natural disasters is provided, with applications for young children who are medically fragile. Key concerns for technology-dependent children are outlined, and guidelines for preparing and managing staff teams are provided. Suggestions for helping children and staff overcome…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Community Programs, Early Intervention, Emergency Programs
Outterson, Beth; And Others – 1994
This guide assists service providers in developing a comprehensive plan for aiding farmworkers during federally declared disasters, undeclared emergencies, and other crises that affect the agricultural industry. The first section outlines general characteristics of the farmworker population and describes how farmworkers have been overlooked during…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, Community Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Emergency Programs