COSTEP

COordinated STatewide Emergency Planning

If you would like a CD-ROM that contains all the documents listed below, please contact Heidi Leinonen at LCEMAplanner@ymail.com of call 882-7559

 

Working with First Responders  (5 pages) color brochure. Tips for cultural institutions – what do first responders need to know before, during and after an emergency?

 

COSTEP Starter Kit Two-Sided Brochure (20 pages) - Two-sided color brochure – COSTEP Starter Kit.  Contact Heidi Leinonen for additional hard copies at 882-7559  x172.

 

COSTEP Resources - updated 15-June-2010 (14 pages) - Comprehensive resource list for cultural disaster response planning.  Some of the resources include Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency, Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Maine State agencies, Maine Cultural Affairs Council and Maine Conservators

 

COSTEP Plan Template  (70 pages) - MS-Word document template from dPlan Lite database. This is an example of the final plan generated once data has been input.

 

dPlan Lite Survey Questions (20 pages) - questionnaire that is appropriate for most Lincoln County historical associations or cultural institutions.  This contains questions regarding critical information required for first responders, key contact personnel, risk assessments, facility information and collection data

 

dPlan Lite Collection Forms (54 pages) - MS-Word questionnaire that provides all questions required to complete the dPlan Lite disaster plan. This contains questions regarding critical information required for first responders, key contact personnel, risk assessments, facility information and collection data.

 

dPlan Collection Forms (129 pages) - Comprehensive collection of questions for major/large organizations and facilities. Most of this document is probably not applicable to most Lincoln County historical associations or cultural institutions. It is recommended that you review the table of contents for materials/sections that may be applicable to you.

 

Shopping List (2 pages) - Disaster supplies shopping list – recommended items to have on hand in case of a disaster

Prepare to Preserve (1 page): Building relationships with your local emergency officials

 

Save Your Treasures the Right Way (1 page). Basic guidelines recommended by the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, a coalition of 40 national organizations and federal agencies including FEMA
 

Trust At Risk (20 pages) - The Heritage Health Index report of the State of Americas Collection.  Comprehensive survey of the condition and preservation needs of our nation’s collections.
 

2010 Knox Box Price List (4 pages) - Information regarding Knox boxes – pricing and sizes (April 2010) - www.knoxbox.com

---

dPlan™ Database - a free online tool that will help you simplify the process of writing a disaster plan. Enter information about your institution using the comprehensive fill-in-the-blank template. This template will guide you through the steps necessary for effective disaster planning. Once completed, dPlan generates a printed disaster plan specific to your institution. The resulting plan contains contact information for staff and key personnel, preventive maintenance checklists, salvage techniques, and much more. dPlan can be updated continuously to reflect the changes that occur at your institution.

 

This online disaster-planning template was prepared by the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). The development of the template was funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT).