May 1 is Mayday – a day to reflect on, plan and/or practice disaster response and recovery plans and techniques. The purpose of MayDay is to focus on disaster preparedness for one day every year. Any form of preparedness helps if a disaster occurs. MayDay is an opportunity to update a disaster plan, practice emergency procedures, provide training (fire drills, evacuations, fire extinguisher use, etc.), update contact lists, and review storage facilities. These are just a few examples of activities for MayDay. Get creative and find an activity that is right for your facility, staff and collection.
May Day Resources:
MayDay falls within Preservation Week
Disaster Related Webinars on May 1, 2015
After Disasters: Salvage and Recovery in Small to Mid-Sized Museums and Libraries (free)
Preparation makes a difference. Do one thing on May 1, 2015 to prepare your institution for a disaster. Join the MayDay movement to protect our archives and our heritage!
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