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Emergency Response and Recovery Guide (previously known as the "DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MANUAL")

Genovese, Robert.; Spence, Travis


Item #: 3571

ISBN: 978-0-8377-4130-7
Pages: 80p.
Printed: 2025.

Subjects: LIBRARIANSHIP

Contents

The Emergency Response and Recovery Guide is a comprehensive manual developed by the Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library at the University of Arizona. It serves as both a preparedness and response framework tailored to law library environments but is adaptable for other academic and research institutions. The guide lays out clear procedures for handling a broad spectrum of emergencies including fires, natural disasters, medical incidents, data breaches, and active shooter events. It emphasizes personal safety as the highest priority, while empowering all employees—regardless of rank—to take decisive action during crises. The manual also includes leadership responsibilities, recovery strategies, training expectations, and detailed evacuation routes and diagrams.

The guide is structured to support both proactive readiness and real-time decision-making. It covers general emergency protocols, equipment locations (e.g., fire alarms, AEDs, flashlights), contact lists, and incident-specific response instructions. A major focus is placed on coordination with university departments, emergency personnel, and risk management teams. Post-incident recovery procedures are also addressed, including salvage priorities, documentation standards, and mental health resources. An online version complements the print guide, offering regularly updated protocols and mobile access for enhanced usability in time-sensitive situations.

Key Highlights:

  • Covers over 30 emergency scenarios, including natural disasters, violence, and data security breaches.

  • Includes floor maps with clearly marked evacuation routes and equipment locations.

  • Assigns specific duties to leadership and staff, with escalation tiers for disruptive behavior and threats.

  • Prioritizes recovery with guidance on insurance, after-action reports, and preservation of critical materials.

  • Offers mobile-accessible digital version with up-to-date procedures and contact details.

 

Paper
ItemTypePrice
2010 RevisionPer Book$55.00Order
2025 RevisionPer Book$75.00Order

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