DISASTER TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

Disaster Team Co-coordinator:

• Responds to scene of emergency on call from NMTC Security (cell phone 770-529-2311) or from supervisor on duty at Circ desk.

• Acts as liaison between senior management, emergency personnel, press, salvage co-coordinator

• Assesses scale of damage to collection.

• Decides, in consultation with salvage co-coordinator, on resources, personnel, supplies, that will be necessary.

• Coordinates rotation of personnel during salvage/recovery process, provides for team relief and refreshments as necessary.

• Compiles an after action report on incident.

• Oversees yearly evaluation of emergency readiness, potential hazards, and updating of manual.

• Plans periodic staff training on emergency response and disaster prevention.

Salvage Co-coordinator:

• Responds to scene of emergency as directed by Disaster Team Coordinator.

• Oversees stabilization of environment to ensure that no further damage occurs.

• Assists Disaster Team Coordinator in determining and procuring resources and assistance that will be needed in salvage/recovery operations.

• Initiates appropriate salvage procedures.

• Supervises salvage/recovery team(s).

• Oversees yearly evaluation and updating of emergency supplies, storage of supplies, and of emergency supplier contact list.

• Plans and conducts periodic training of Disaster Control Team members in salvage and recovery procedures.

Disaster Control Team Member:

• Responds to scene of emergency as directed by Salvage Co-coordinator.

• Provides manpower in salvage and recovery process.

• Participates in periodic training of staff in emergency readiness and disaster prevention.

• Attends training in salvage and recovery procedures.

Photographer:

• Photographs the extent of damage to the building, the furniture, and the collections as part of the initial disaster assessment.

• Provides a photographic record of the recovery, salvage, rehabilitation and restoration processes, with attention to recording unsalvageable materials.

• Tracks the dates and times of the photographs or film for the reports.

• May use the digital camera