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Ounce Of Prevention » (2nd Edition)
Authors: Johanna G. Wellheiser, John Barton
ISBN-13: 9780810841765, ISBN-10: 0810841762
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Date Published: February 2002
Edition: 2nd Edition
Author Biography: Johanna G. Wellheiser
Book Synopsis
An Ounce of Prevention is a comprehensive and practical guide to the process of disaster planning. This completely revised and expanded publication builds on the strengths of its award-winning predecessor. Used as a planning tool, it will help you develop strategies for effective disaster prevention and recovery.
Table of Contents
| Table of Contents | ||
| Foreword | ||
| Acknowledgments | ||
| Permissions | ||
| Introduction | ||
| Selected Acronyms | ||
| 1.0 | Disaster Planning | 3 |
| 1.1 | Introduction | 3 |
| 1.2 | Disaster Planning in Practice | 3 |
| 1.3 | Disaster Planning Worldwide | 7 |
| 1.4 | Disaster Planning in Canada | 10 |
| 2.0 | The Disaster Plan | 15 |
| 2.1 | The Purpose of the Disaster Plan | 15 |
| 2.2 | The Process for Developing a Disaster Plan | 17 |
| 2.3 | The Disaster Planning Committee (DPC) | 22 |
| 2.4 | The Disaster Action Team (DAT) | 24 |
| 2.5 | The Characteristics of the Disaster Plan | 26 |
| 2.6 | The Components of the Disaster Plan | 27 |
| 3.0 | Disaster Prevention Planning | 33 |
| 3.1 | The Purpose of Disaster Prevention Planning | 33 |
| 3.2 | The Process for Disaster Prevention Planning | 33 |
| 3.3 | The Risk Hazard Analysis | 35 |
| 3.4 | Disaster Profiles | 39 |
| 3.5 | Disaster Prevention Guidelines | 48 |
| 4.0 | Disaster Protection Planning | 65 |
| 4.1 | The Purpose of Disaster Protection Planning | 65 |
| 4.2 | The Process for Disaster Protection Planning | 65 |
| 4.3 | Fire Protection Issues | 66 |
| 4.4 | Fire Detection Options | 68 |
| 4.5 | Automatic Fire Alarm and Signalling Options | 70 |
| 4.6 | Automatic Fire Suppression Options | 71 |
| 4.7 | Manual Fire Suppression Options | 76 |
| 4.8 | Smoke Control Options | 76 |
| 4.9 | Water Detection Options | 77 |
| 4.10 | Protective Measures for Electronic Data, Computer Systems and Equipment | 77 |
| 4.11 | Protective Storage Measures | 78 |
| 4.12 | Trained Staff as a Protective Measure | 82 |
| 5.0 | Disaster Preparedness Planning | 85 |
| 5.1 | The Purpose of Disaster Preparedness Planning | 85 |
| 5.2 | The Process for Disaster Preparedness Planning | 85 |
| 5.3 | Liaisons with External Agencies | 89 |
| 5.4 | The Collections Survey | 90 |
| 5.5 | Materials of Intrinsic Value | 90 |
| 5.6 | The Vital Records Programme | 91 |
| 5.7 | Insurance Coverage | 92 |
| 5.8 | Data and Systems Preparedness Strategies | 94 |
| 5.9 | Collections and Records Recovery Priorities | 99 |
| 5.10 | Relocation Sites and Duplication/Dispersal Strategies | 101 |
| 5.11 | Disaster-Related Equipment, Supplies and Services | 102 |
| 6.0 | Disaster Response Planning | 109 |
| 6.1 | The Purpose of Disaster Response Planning | 109 |
| 6.2 | The Stages of Disaster Response Planning | 109 |
| 6.3 | Stage I: Disaster Forewarning Planning | 110 |
| 6.4 | Stage II: Immediate Emergency Response Planning | 114 |
| 6.5 | Stage III: Recovery Strategy Planning: Collections and Records | 122 |
| 6.6 | Stage IV: Recovery Strategy Planning: Support Operations | 140 |
| 7.0 | Disaster Recovery Planning for Collections and Records | 149 |
| 7.1 | The Purpose of Disaster Recovery Planning for Collections and Records | 149 |
| 7.2 | The Process for Disaster Recovery Planning for Collections and Records | 150 |
| 7.3 | General Disaster Recovery Guidelines | 152 |
| 7.4 | Disaster Recovery Guidelines by Material | 156 |
| 8.0 | Disaster Rehabilitation Planning for Collections and Records | 181 |
| 8.1 | The Purpose of Disaster Rehabilitation Planning for Collections and Records | 181 |
| 8.2 | The Process for Disaster Rehabilitation Planning for Collections and Records | 181 |
| 8.3 | Collections and Records Rehabilitation Options | 185 |
| 8.4 | Basic In-House Rehabilitation Options for Collections and Records | 187 |
| 8.5 | Alternatives to Collections and Records Rehabilitation | 190 |
| 9.0 | Disaster Recovery and Rehabilitation Planning for Facilities and Systems | 195 |
| 9.1 | The Purpose of Disaster Recovery and Rehabilitation Planning for Facilities and Systems | 195 |
| 9.2 | The Process for Disaster Recovery and Rehabilitation Planning for Facilities and Systems | 195 |
| 9.3 | Selected Recovery and Rehabilitation Options for Facilities | 198 |
| 9.4 | Computer Systems Recovery and Rehabilitation Options | 200 |
| 10.0 | Post-Disaster Planning | 203 |
| 10.1 | The Purpose of Post-Disaster Planning | 203 |
| 10.2 | The Process for Post-Disaster Planning | 203 |
| 10.3 | Post-Disaster Debriefing Sessions | 205 |
| 10.4 | Staff Counselling | 205 |
| 10.5 | The Post-Disaster Assessment | 206 |
| 10.6 | Modifications to the Disaster Plan and Operations | 208 |
| 10.7 | The Insurance Claim | 208 |
| 10.8 | The Internal Disaster Report | 209 |
| 10.9 | Recognition and Appreciation | 210 |
| App. 1 | First National Summit on Heritage and Risk Preparedness in Canada, Quebec City, Quebec. September 1996. Final Declaration | 213 |
| App. 2 | Emergency Preparedness Canada (EPC) | 217 |
| App. 3: Resources | 227 | |
| References | 247 | |
| Index | 269 |
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