SECTION 6B   

DISASTER PLAN

SECTION 4
Unit Plans
4.1 Admin.
4.2 Circulation
4.3 Documents
4.4 Media
4.5 Reference
4.6 Special Coll. 
4.7 Tech. Svcs.
4.8 CTL
4.9 WNCLN Net.

SECTION 5
Floor Plans

SECTION 6
Disaster Plan Types
6.a Water

6.b Fire

6.c Natural  Disaster

6.d Terrorism

6.e Mold, Fungi,
Varmints, etc

6.f  Electronic Disaster Plan

6.g Medical Emergency

SECTION 7
Recovery Resources & Suppliers

SECTION 8
Experts & Consultants

SECTION 9
Bibliography

SECTION 10
Internet Links

SECTION 11
Model Programs

SECTION 12
Appendix

"Highland Hospital Fire, March 10, 1945" E.M Ball Coll. UNCA (N792)

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE DISASTER

Zelda Fitzgerald and many other patients died in this blaze on March 10, 1945. Today, smoke alarms, fire suppression systems, well marked exits and informed staff  are saving lives. Knowing what to do in a fire emergency can save your life and the lives of those around you. Of all the disasters that can befall a library, this is potentially the most catastrophic and the most important to know how to respond to in a timely manner.

1. RESPONSE GUIDELINES FOR FIRE

a. Initial Response -     Call Public Safety - 6710
                                        Call Fire Department 9-911

b. If it is possible to extinguish the fire without placing yourself in danger, do so.Fire extinguishers are located throughout the building, including in the stairwell and by all exits.

c. If you attempt to put out fire, do not allow the fire to come between you and the exit.

d. Do not break windows.

e. Do not open a hot door. (Before opening a door, touch it near the top. If it is hot or if smoke is visible, do not open.)

f. Do not return to the affected area until told to by appropriate authorities.

g. Do not spread rumors.

h. When the fire alarm sounds, do the following:

• Circulation call Public Safety 6710
• Call the fire department 9 - 911 (If you call the Asheville Fire Department you must meet them at the Weaver Blvd. entrance to campus to direct them to the location).
• Building evacuation should begin as soon as alarm sounds. The circulation unit shall assume responsibility

• Do not put yourself in danger. If possible Identify the location of the suspected fire.

• Attempt to extinguish the blaze only, if it is small enough that a portable fire extinguisher would be affective. Examples would be fires in trash cans or containers one gallon or less in size.

• Disconnect electrical equipment if it is on fire and it is safe to do so. Fire extinguishers are located throughout the building, including in the stairwell and by all exits.

• Evacuate if you can not extinguish the fire.

EVACUATION PROCEDURES

Remain calm.

Ensure that orderly evacuation is occurring.

Dispatch personnel to each floor to ensure and monitor evacuation.

Circulation will need to contact department heads (or person in charge) in each department to ensure that offices are being evacuated.

Shut down all hazardous operations.

DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.

 Follow instructions. Do not attempt to save possessions.

 Assist disabled persons.

Leave the area in an orderly fashion. Close doors, but do not lock.

Follow established evacuation routes.

Move away from the structure. Go directly to the assembly area (See MAP)

Report to the Evacuation Coordinator for a "head count".

Do not block streets or driveways.

Stay at the assembly area (QUAD IN FRONT OF LIBRARY) until instructed otherwise.

Unit Disaster Coordinators account for all people known to be in your area at time of fire.