A Bibliography of Resources Related to Disaster Preparedness

1. A Bibliography of Resources
Related to Disaster Preparedness
Teresa S. Welsh, Ph.D.
[email protected]

2. Questions to be Addressed
nWho funded this project?
nFor what purpose was it funded?
nWhat is the focus of the project?
nWho contributed to the project?
nHow is the information distributed?
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3. Who Funded the Project?
ALA Carnegie-Whitney
Award
Established by Andrew
Carnegie in 1902
Merged with James L.
Whitney fund in 1910
Awards of $5,000
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4. For What Purpose?
Carnegie-Whitney Award
Established to provide grants for preparation and
publication of:
popular or scholarly reading lists
indexes and other useful guides to library resources
May be used for all types of libraries
www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/publishing/sundry/alapubawrds/carnegiewhitneypast.cfm

For print or electronic projects of varying lengths.
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5. Carnegie-Whitney Award Guidelines
Eligibility and Scope
Awarded to individual ALA members, ALA units,
committees or other ALA-affiliated groups
Intended to cover preparation costs for development of
useful product, including cost of research and
compilation
Does not cover purchase of equipment or production/
manufacturing costs.
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6. Carnegie-Whitney Award Selection
Selection Criteria
Potential value of project in stimulating use of library resources
Potential appeal and usefulness to general audience
Demonstrated need for publication
Demonstrated ability of applicant(s) to undertake and
successfully complete the project
Adequate planning, with sufficient time and appropriate
resources allocated to the project, as demonstrated by work plan
and budget
Publication or distribution plans for the work
Clarity and completeness of the proposal.
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7. Carnegie-Whitney Award Selection
Application Deadline:
November 4, 2011
Send to ALA Publishing Committee
www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/publishing/sundry/alapubawrds/carnegiewhitney.cfm

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8. Background: Hurricane Katrina 8/29/05
According to FEMA,
Hurricane Katrina was
the most destructive and
the costliest natural
disaster in U.S. history.
At least 1,836 people lost
their lives and the cost
was estimated to be over
$80 billion.
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Devastating catastrophic
disasters such as Hurricane
Katrina made clear the
importance of communication
and information related to
disaster preparedness.
Mississippi’s high poverty rate
(about 20%) indicates need for
greater disaster literacy among
state’s most vulnerable
populations.
Background: Hurricane Katrina

10. What is the focus of the project?
To produce, distribute annotated bibliography
of selected resources related to disaster
preparedness
Targeted audience – general public
Produced two brochures:
6.“Is Your Family Prepared for the Next Disaster?”
8.“A Selected Bibliography of Resources Related to
Disaster Preparedness”
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11.  Create household disaster plan
 Prepare first aid kits for home and each vehicle
 Create emergency supply kit or grab-and-go bag
 Keep important papers in fire-resistant carrying
case to bring with you in case of an emergency
 Create a roadside emergency kit for each
automobile.
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Is Your Family Prepared for the Next
Disaster?

12. 1.Decide on 2 places to meet (near home & outside
neighborhood) in case of emergency
3.Pick 2 out-of-town contacts for family to contact
in case you become separated
5. Prepare checklist of important phone numbers,
addresses, contacts
7. Develop “shelter in place” strategy when
evacuation is not an option
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Household Disaster Plan

13. 1.Prepare, practice evacuation strategy for different
types of disasters
3.Train all able-bodied family members in CPR, fire
extinguishers, common first-aid procedures
5.Ensure yard is prepared by trimming branches,
replacing gravel or rocks with light-weight mulch,
checking for fire hazards
7.Purchase battery-operated radio or NOAA
weather radio.
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Household Disaster Plan

14. First-Aid Kit
First-aid manual
Sterile adhesive bandages, latex gloves
Cleansing agents such as isopropyl alcohol,
hydrogen peroxide, soap, antibiotic ointments
Cotton balls, tweezers, needles, scissors
Petroleum jelly, sunscreen, thermometer
Moistened towelettes or baby wipes
http://www.redcrossstore.org/
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15. Grab & Go Box
Cash; inventory/video of household goods
Copies of insurance policies, wills, deeds, tax
returns, driver’s licenses, credit cards, auto titles,
bank statement, SS cards, passports, birth
certificates, marriage certificates; copies of utility
bills to prove residency
List of relatives, friends’ phone #s, addresses;
physicians, hospitals, medical conditions, allergies,
drug prescriptions
Pet vaccination, veterinary records, photos.
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16. Emergency Supply Kit: Basics
Prescription medications, flashlight, radio, batteries
Sleeping bag, blanket, pillow for each person;
clothing, including long-sleeved shirt, pants, shoes,
gloves; personal hygiene items
Chlorine bleach, medicine dropper
Fire extinguisher; waterproof matches, lighter
Pocket knife, whistle, dust mask, local maps
Paper plates & cups, plastic utensils, paper towels
Paper, pens and pencils; books, magazines, games.
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17. Emergency Supply Kit: Food
Dried meats
Canned fish, meat, fruits vegetables
Manual can opener
Whole-grain crackers; nuts, granola bars, dry cereal
Juice boxes, electrolyte drinks, multivitamins
Water for each family member for 72 hours
Ziploc bags, tupperware, roll of tinfoil
Small camping stove or grill
http://www.areyouprepared.com/
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18. Emergency Vehicle Kits
Jumper cables, flares
Several quarts of oil; antifreeze
Small tool box; spare fuses
Spare tire, tire pressure gauge, can of tire inflator
Flashlight, extra batteries, blanket (or keep
emergency kit in vehicle)
http://www.homedepot.com sells AAA emergency
car kits, safety & first aid kits
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19. Preparedness Bibliography: Books
Chronicles of Katrina: Lessons Learned from the Hurricane
Katrina Disaster for Your Home Preparedness Planning by
Steven J. Craig, published by Outskirts Press Inc., 2007.
Lessons Learned, Successes Achieved: Be Prepared for a
Disaster by Robert G. Gillio, M.D. and Evangeline Franklin,
M.D., M.P.H., published by iUniverse Inc., 2007.
The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and
Why by Amanda Ripley, published by Crown Publishers, 2008.
When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need to Survive
When Disaster Strikes by Cody Lundin, published by G. Smith,
2007.
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20. Preparedness Bibliography: Web Sites
Disaster Preparedness and Response for Schools and
Universities by NCEF www.edfacilities.org/rl/disaster.cfm
 Library Disaster Plan Template by CalPreservation.org
www.calpreservation.org/disasters/generic/plan_toc.html
Preparing, Protecting, Preserving Family Treasures by Library
of Congress www.loc.gov/preserv/familytreasures
Are You Ready? Guide to Citizens’ Preparedness by FEMA
www.fema.gov/areyouready/
 Are You Prepared? 72hours.org/
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21. Preparedness Bibliography: Web Sites
The Essentials of Church Disaster Preparedness
www.churchdisasterhelp.org/
Prepare for Disaster for Families with Infants by March of
Dimes www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/298_16943.asp
Preparing Children for Disaster by the American Red Cross
www.redcross.org/news/ds/hurricanes/010601children.html
Special Populations: Emergency and Disaster Preparedness,
U.S. Library of Medicine
sis.nlm.nih.gov/outreach/specialpopulationsanddisasters.html
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22. Who contributed to the project?
Graduate Research Assistant Edmand Pace
Located, evaluated, compiled information
Print and Web sites
KRC Librarian Shugana Campbell Williams
Compiled book list related to disaster preparedness
SLIS
Provided faculty, facilities, equipment, Web space
ALA
Funded project - $5,000
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23. How is the information distributed?
Posted notices to
listservs
Mailed brochures to
requesting libraries
Created Web page with
brochures in .pdf format
for free use by anyone
with Internet access
Conference presentation
Public libraries serve as
centers of community life
and are logical choice to
distribute information about
disaster preparedness.
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http://www.usm.edu/slis/disaster.htm/

25. Recommended Resources
ALA Carnegie-Whitney Award
www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/publishing/sundry/alapubawrds/carnegiewhitney.cfm

Disaster Preparedness Web page
www.usm.edu/slis/disaster.htm/
Library Disaster Plan Template
www.calpreservation.org/disasters/generic/plan_toc.html
FEMA www.fema.gov/
MSEMA www.msema.org/
Ready.gov www.ready.gov/
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26. Thank you for your attention.
Questions?
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