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Larson, Wendy Ann, Ed. – 1994
This handbook aids in planning for effective crisis communication at institutions of higher education. The book opens with a behind-the-scenes look at a particular crisis--the 1990 murders of five students at the University of Florida. This first section offers tested advice from a campus communicator, an account of the crisis and the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Programs
Brooks, Constance – 1993
Most librarians know the importance of disaster preparedness. Many disasters could have been prevented altogether or have had reduced impact if institutions had been better prepared. This resource guide suggests how disaster preparedness can be achieved at cultural institutions. Twenty-three basic resource articles are presented to introduce…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Emergency Programs, Higher Education
California Governor's Office, Sacramento. – 1992
This publication is a guide for California colleges and universities wishing to prepare for earthquakes. An introduction aimed at institutional leaders emphasizes that earthquake preparedness is required by law and argues that there is much that can be done to prepare for earthquakes. The second section, addressed to the disaster planner, offers…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, College Administration, Colleges, Earthquakes
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Instructional Materials Lab. – 1989
This learner manual for rescuers covers the current techniques or practices required in the rescue service. The second of 10 modules contains 5 chapters: (1) patient care and handling techniques; (2) rescue carries and drags; (3) emergency vehicle operations; (4) self-contained breathing apparatus; and (5) protective clothing. Key points, an…
Descriptors: Accidents, Emergency Programs, Emergency Squad Personnel, First Aid
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Instructional Materials Lab. – 1989
This learner manual for rescuers covers the current techniques or practices required in the rescue service. The fifth of 10 modules contains information on hazardous materials. Key points, an introduction, and conclusion accompany substantive material in this module. In addition, the module contains a Department of Transportation guide chart on…
Descriptors: Accidents, Emergency Programs, Emergency Squad Personnel, First Aid
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Instructional Materials Lab. – 1989
This learner manual for rescuers covers the current techniques or practices required in the rescue service. The seventh of 10 modules contains information on extrication from vehicles. Key points, an introduction, and conclusion accompany substantive material in this module. In addition, suggested tools and equipment for extrication procedures are…
Descriptors: Accidents, Emergency Programs, Emergency Squad Personnel, First Aid
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Instructional Materials Lab. – 1989
This learner manual for rescuers covers the current techniques or practices required in the rescue service. The eighth of 10 modules contains 6 chapters: (1) trench rescue; (2) shoring and tunneling techniques; (3) farm accident rescue; (4) wilderness search and rescue; (5) aircraft rescue; and (6) helicopter information. Key points, an…
Descriptors: Accidents, Air Transportation, Emergency Programs, Emergency Squad Personnel
Emergency Shelter Commission, Boston, MA. – 1988
The people of the City of Boston have made a commitment that, during the Winter of 1988-89, no homeless person will be denied a warm bed, a hot meal, quality health care, and transportation to shelters. This document comprises a progress report on Boston's efforts to address the needs of the homeless. The following summary points are discussed:…
Descriptors: Comprehensive Programs, Economically Disadvantaged, Emergency Programs, Federal Aid
Vaughan, Barbara; And Others – 1989
The plan presented in this manual is designed to minimize the potential for disaster in the E. H. Butler Library at the State University of New York at Buffalo, and to minimize damage to materials in the event of a disaster. In addition to providing an emergency instruction sheet and a disaster contact list, the manual covers salvage priorities,…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Administrative Policy, College Libraries, Emergency Programs
Churchville, Lida Holland, Comp.; Hale, Catherine, Comp. – 1990
The 228 titles in this bibliography on disaster planning focus on disaster recovery measures, disaster preparedness, and/or preventive measures for museums, libraries, and archives. The journal articles and reports listed include guidelines and manuals as well as descriptions of programs and/or products having to do with the prevention or…
Descriptors: Archives, Emergency Programs, Guidelines, Information Storage
Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC. Office of Management Studies. – 1980
Findings from a March 1980 Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC) survey on preservation indicated that more than one-fourth of the members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) had written disaster plans, and many other plans were in preparation. This SPEC kit on preparing for emergencies and disasters comprises excerpts from…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Emergency Programs, Higher Education
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Bureau for Food and Nutrition Services. – 1988
This handbook describes the following aspects of the operation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Donated Food Distribution Program in Wisconsin: (1) who can participate; (2) how Wisconsin gets commodities; (3) what types of commodities are available; (4) distribution and billing procedures; (5) commodity storage; (6) commodity processing; (7)…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Donors
Della-Giustina, Daniel E. – 1988
This document is designed to provide civil leaders and school administrators with a resource that will enable them to develop comprehensive contingency plans for specific emergency situations. A discussion of disaster and emergency management planning includes an outline of the objectives of emergency planning that were established for this guide.…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Alarm Systems, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
American National Red Cross, Washington, DC. – 1989
This report describes the Hotels-Motels in Partnership Program, a human services resource sponsored by the Red Cross and other organizations to respond to housing needs of the homeless, disaster victims, and others in need of emergency assistance. The partnership program involves several hundred businesses in more than 240 communities. Since its…
Descriptors: Community Coordination, Community Services, Economically Disadvantaged, Emergency Programs
Defense Civil Preparedness Agency (DOD), Washington, DC. – 1977
Originally prepared for use as a student textbook in Radiological Defense (RADEF) courses, this manual provides the basic technical information necessary for an understanding of RADEF. It also briefly discusses the need for RADEF planning and expected postattack emergency operations. There are 14 chapters covering these major topics: introduction…
Descriptors: Civil Defense, Emergency Programs, Measurement, Measurement Equipment