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Emergency Action Plan - Leatherby Libraries and Special Collections & Archives

This guide contains the emergency action plan for the Leatherby Libraries and the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives.

First Aid, Extinguishers, Backpacks

Recovery Supplies

1) LIBRARY EMERGENCY RECOVERY CONTAINERS (BLACK) 

LOCATIONS CONTENTS (as of 2019-03)
  • B26
  • 1st floor (Circulation) 
  • 4th floor (Admin reception) 

Water Control

  • 13 Spill Pillows
  • 1 roll of 10' x 25' plastic sheeting
  • 1 roll of 1.88" x 60 ft. duct tape
  • 1 pkg of paper towels (folded brown sheets)
  • 2 large cellulose sponges
  • 1 mop bucket, wringer with collapsible mop
  • 25 ft. of CAUTION barrier tape

Recovery Supplies

  • polyethylene zip-top bags size 10W x 13"H
  • 2 extra-large heavy-duty trash bags
  • 1 “Be-Ready” Recovery Carton
  • 4 disposable aprons
  • 4 pairs of vinyl gloves

Record Keeping and Misc. Supplies

  • 1 china marker
  • 2 pads of lined paper
  • 2 pencils
  • three 14" cable ties
  • 1 package of 100 3 x 5" cards
  • 1 flashlight with batteries

2) MOLD REMEDIATION SUPPLIES 

LOCATIONS CONTENTS
  • Special Collections Workroom (Room 411) 
    • Decontamination Cart 
    • Cupboard under sink *extra*
  • CAWLA Storage Closet (Room B02) *extra*
  1. PPE:
    1. Protective clothing
    2. Disposable gloves
    3. Respiratory protection
    4. Goggles
  2. HEPA vacuum (in addition to)
    1. Vacuum bags
    2. Filters
    3. Extension cord
  3. Vacuum micro tools
  4. Dehumidifier
  5. Air purifier (in addition to) filters 
  6. Freezer
  7. Bleach (for deep cleaning physical spaces, not affected items)
  8. 70% Ethyl/Isopropyl alcohol
  9. Soft brush (Haki brush)
  10. Fiberglass window screen
  11. Cheesecloth
  12. Plastic trash bags
  13. Plastic sheeting/butcher paper
  14. Plastic zip bags
  15. String
  16. Painter’s tape
  17. Small waste bin
  18. Scissors

3) OTHER TOOLS / SUPPLIES 

LOCATIONS CONTENTS
  • Special Collections Workroom (Room 411)
    • Cupboards to left of sink 
    • Drawers to left of sink 
    • Exhibit/display supply cupboard 
    • Under work table
  • Toolbox 
  • Book repair supplies 
  • Tape 
  • String 
  • Hand vacuum 
  • Weights 
  • Microspatulas 
  • Bookends 
  • Empty bins and boxes

 

Resources & Services

Heritage Preservation Resources

General Emergency Management Resources

 

***CLEAN UP & RESTORATION***

BELFOR Los Angeles 

24-Hour Emergency Hotline: 1-800-421-4112

2920 E White Star Avenue

Anaheim, CA 92806

1-714-632-7685

(General Manager: Trever Austin) 

 

*Other vendors: 

BMS Cat 1-877-730-1948 

Polygon 1-800-422-6379