Library Disaster Preparedness & Response: ALA Disaster Resources

Offers disaster planning resources, collection valuation information, collection preservation and recovery resources, and more.

Developed by the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, a division of the American Library Association, this site is a selective resource for libraries of all sizes and types. It contains resources, links to the disaster preparedness sites of agencies whose primary role is emergency response or conservation, and information on available training.

The Chapter Relations Office of the ALA keeps an updated list of libraries affected by natural disasters, and how you can help.

Natural disasters can harm family heirlooms. These resources will teach you how to plan for a disaster and salvage or restore your family treasures in the event of disaster. These two sessions, one from 2010, one from 2015, include a wealth of information from expert Nancy Kraft.

This booklist was created to help children going through challenging situations like the death of a loved one, an unexpected move, natural disasters and more.This list was compiled by ALSC's Quicklists Consulting Committee and includes links to other resources for adults to support children.

The ALSC Quicklists Consulting Committee developed a book list for Save the Children to be included in their Family Kit intended to assist communities in preparing families for natural disasters and helping children cope after a natural disaster has affected them.

Resources for children, their parents and educators to help them deal with tragedy, compiled after the Hurricane Katrina disaster and the tragedy of September 11, 2001.