And NARA has some basic Emergency Salvage information at:
http://www.archives.gov/preservation/conservation/flood-damage.html
Tod
Tod Chernikoff, CRM
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On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:46:51 -0500, mckinney, susan
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There is also some information posted on the ARMA web site at
www.ARMA.org.
Susan
Susan McKinney, CRM
Director, Records & Information Management
University of Minnesota
502 Morrill Hall
100 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 625-3497
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Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:40 PM
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Subject: Re: Disaster Recovery for the Average Joe
Donna,
I ordered a copy of the "Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel" from
www.heritagepreservation.org which is easy to understand and contains
information about different types of materials. I think it was $7.95,
but FEMA may have free info online.
Jan
Jan Ferrari
Records and Information Management Analyst
Lower Colorado River Authority
P.O. Box 220 / H300
Austin, TX 78767-0220
512-473-3200
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All,
Is anyone aware of an easy to follow guide for the "Average Joe" to use
to salvage flooded/contaminated belongings? Most people that have lost
everything won't be able to afford a professional consultant, so other
suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
My parents, along with 18 close family members have technically lost
everything that they own, but they would like to try saving a few things
that survived "intact", but is currently contaminated with e-coli, mold,
mildew, etc.
My parents are fortunate enough to have a cabin that they have been
living in, so at least they have some belongings. The biggest issue that
they,like many others face, is that they have not been allowed into their
homes yet.
The mold, mildew, e-coli, mud, salt water, etc., will more than likely
have ruined whatever survived the flood. I would like to give them some
suggestions on how to save a few things, but I am by no means an expert
in his field. (Example: how to wash or decontaminate things like dishes,
clothes, film negatives, etc.)
The insurance company told my parents that it may take a month or so
before they have time to evaluate the condition of what is left in their
home -
I oubt that anything will be left, but they can hope. Amazingly enough,
the structure" is basically standing, but the water level was over the
roof. My brother took a few pictures inside the house...The dining room
table is hanging from the chandelier, the refrigerator is now on top of the
counter top. Another shows a 6-foot tall pile of what use to be living room
furniture.
Your suggestions are greatly appreciated,
Donna P. Curtis
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