Jennifer,

When I still with the Library of Virginia, we had an experience very much like the one you've described.  Some 200 reels of microfilm belonging to a state agency were submerged in the floodwaters of Gaston.  The agency was led astray and the microfilm was dried with fans (still on the reel!).  When the agency called me, we had them place each reel in a plastic bag, along with a damp cloth, then refrigerated.  Once chilled, the film was sent to the Kodak Disaster Recovery lab in NY.  The damp rags released just enough moisture to allow the film to unstick, and the experts at Kodak managed to save every reel.  I can't say whether or not you'll have the same success, but if your circumstances are dire, it may be worth a try.

Jeffrey L. Snyder
Records Supervisor
Hunton and Williams, LLP
(804) 788-8440
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Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 5:35 PM
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Subject: Disaster Recovery Info


Good Afternoon,

Several months ago we had a flood in the Records Center which has
damaged some microfilm.  Problem being this was just discovered and the
film has since dried.  Most information I have read states wet microfilm
must be sealed in a plastic bag while still wet and kept in cool
temperature until restored.  Wet microfilm is to be transported to the
recovery lab within 48 hours.  Has anyone had experience with a similar
situation?  Just wondering if it is too late to recovery these records. 
Can anyone recommend a good disaster recovery vendor?

Thank you in advance.

Jennifer Snyder
City of North Las Vegas
Records Manager 
702/633-1036

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