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Jun
23
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Space is still available for this free workshop for all types of libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, and city and county record offices. There is no charge to the institution, but pre-registration is required. Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS) is offering a free 2-part disaster preparedness and response workshop for cultural property:… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education
Jun
16
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Submitted by Jamie Graham, Librarian, Seattle Children’s On March 29-30 of this year, I had the opportunity to attend the 2011 Disaster Information Outreach Symposium in Bethesda, Maryland. Speakers and participants from all levels of government, non-profit, libraries and business gathered to discuss expectations, strategies, and services librarians and libraries could offer in times of… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News From NNLM PNR
May
24
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Pacific NW Region Emergency Preparedness Coordinators, from left: Washington: Bob Pringle, Washington State University, Riverpoint Campus Library, Spokane; Alaska: Kathy Murray, Alaska Medical Library, Anchorage; Idaho: Marcia Francis, Idaho State University, Idaho Health Sciences Library, Pocatello; Oregon: Dolores Judkins, Oregon Health and Science University Library, Portland; Montana: Laurel Egan, St. James Healthcare Library, Butte Emergency… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News From NNLM PNR
Mar
21
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The unprecedented earthquake occurring in Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011 and subsequent tsunami that devastated Japan’s western seaboard also affected a nuclear power plant in Fukushima. Despite valiant on-going containment efforts, radioactive materials have escaped into the air, elevating radiation levels in surrounding areas. As of March 16, emergency evacuation has been ordered for… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News From NNLM PNR
Dec
22
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Submitted by LeAnn Gelskey, Hailey Public Library, Hailey, ID The Hailey Public Library received a $5,000 outreach award to host a free emergency preparedness and planning community event. The event was held on October 23, 2010. The event “Ready Hailey” partnered with local agencies and community organizations to bring information specific to emergency preparedness and… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Funding, News From NNLM PNR