Safe Haven
Service Role
The public library is the community’s living room and study before and after a storm with safe, secure buildings, relaxing space, light, air conditioning, bathrooms and comfortable chairs.
Best practices may include:
- Develop a disaster plan;
- Obtain local "essential service" status;
- Participate in coordinated planning & aid efforts;
- Prepare a Library Recovery Booklet;
- Address staff training needs;
- Plan for the future should the library be destroyed.
Photo Credit: US NOAA Retrieved March 4, 2009.
