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Disaster Recovery Manual : Emergency Supply Kits

Ryerson & Burnham Libraries and Art Institute Archives Disaster Recovery Manual

Emergency Supply Kit

The following supplies make up emergency kits which are located on every level of the library and archives, Technical Services, and Book Conservation. These supplies are for EMERGENCY USE ONLY. If you use ANY of these supplies, please contact the library office or Book Conservation staff so they can replace items used.

Supplies

Disaster Recovery Manual	one copy
duct tape	one roll
staple gun	one
staples	two boxes
claw hammer	one
nails	one box
flathead screwdriver	two
philips screwdriver	two
sponges	three
markers	three
towels or rags	one box
polyethylene plastic	one roll
buckets	two
utility knife	one
scissors	two
extension cord	one
absorbent socks/snakes	three

** All flashlights are located in the fully stocked cart located in Stack B.

Emergency Cart

In addition, a DOPS fully equipped emergency cart is located in Stack B. In the event of an emergency, these supplies can be wheeled to the disaster site.