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NEDCC is here to help!

Has your institution been impacted by the recent hurricanes and flooding? Here are some helpful resources on salvage and recovery options, where to get help, and what to do next, including guidance on drying wet collections and dealing with damage from fire, pests, or mold.

Disaster Assistance Hotlines for Collections

Northeast Document Conservation Center
NEDCC Disaster Assistance Hotline: 978-470-1010
preservation@nedcc.org
www.nedcc.org

American Institute for Conservation Collections Emergency Response Team
24-hour Assistance: 202-661-8068
http://bit.ly/bTawFv

Be ready with information on: Location of materials; when damage was discovered; material types and quantity; how long materials have been exposed to water and other contaminants.

Disaster Recovery and Remediation Services

These commercial disaster recovery service providers are experienced with library and archives collections.

Collections Care Self-help Resources

These NEDCC Preservation Leaflets are focused on emergency salvage of water-damaged materials and collections. They include links to additional resources:

Wet Books and Records (http://bit.ly/b6cwEZ)
Wet Photographs (http://bit.ly/6bl4KV)
Moldy Books and Paper (http://bit.ly/RzKy6)
Freezing and Drying Wet Books and Records (http://bit.ly/po57jx)

Emergency Management Agencies, State-by-State: