Field Guide to Emergency Response

Don't let your emergency turn into a disaster! If an emergency situation strikes your organization, a response plan may not be enough. You'll need clear and practical advice to help you with initial response and you'll need salvage tips. This Field Guide to Emergency Response offers:

• Step-by-step instructions tailored to the scope of your emergency—what to do first, whom to call, how to prevent further damage

• How to form a response team to deal with multiple tasks, such as working with emergency responders, assessing and documenting damage, ensuring the health and safety of staff, and setting up a salvage operation

• Handy checklists that can be customized for your institution and vital conservation resources.

A companion DVD, included, offers advice from professionals on handling the most common types of damage from water, mold, corrosion, pests and other threats. 58 pages.