Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) are used to send concise, text-like messages to WEA-capable mobile devices during emergency situations. WEAs are sent by your state and local public safety officials, the National Weather Service, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and the President of the United States. SIGN UP HERE Each County in California has an […]
Earthquake Warning California is the country’s first publicly available, statewide warning system that could give California residents crucial seconds to take cover before you feel shaking. Managed by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Earthquake Warning California uses ground motion sensors from across the state to detect earthquakes before humans can feel them and can notify […]
NorthNet Libraries’ contribution to the IMLS funded research project on disaster preparedness continues to benefit libraries across the country. Read the latest on the teams’ workshop from the LibLearnX conference session of January 2024 and the TOP SIX TIPS for Librarians. Links to the documents are below: LibLearnX January 2024 Handout LibLearnX24 Final
This research study was done in collaboration between Dr. Lindsey Nenadal and her team of undergraduate students at California State University, Chico and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Valley. In 2018, the Camp Fire swept through communities in Northern California, bringing massive destruction and devastation. During the fire and in the years […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic and recent wildfires, many libraries have been reflecting on the role that they play in supporting community mental health and resilience. Libraries throughout California joined NorthNet Library System (NLS) on March 9, 2021, for a panel discussion on how libraries can best support the mental health of patrons, staff and volunteers […]
Amid a devastating 2020 fire season, the NorthNet Library System (NLS) hosted a statewide panel discussion on Oct. 21 to share lessons learned about libraries and wildfire preparedness. During the meeting, panelists shared guidance about how libraries can increase community resilience, provide services during a disaster and better coordinate with city, county and community partners. […]
Disaster plans are only as good as the people that implement them. The following trainings and exercises can help your library prepare before the next disaster. If you have a resource to share on LibraryRecovery.org, please email William Cooley at wcooley@ckgroup.org. Emergency & Disaster Response Training Listos California: Emergency Preparedness CourseListos, an initiative of the […]
While disaster plans should be based on a library’s unique needs, all plans should address the following core topics. Immediate emergency response Consider what should happen in the seconds and minutes after a disaster strikes. How should staff members and volunteers respond? Start by planning for the hazards you identified as being most likely to […]
Whether it’s through after-school programs, summer reading, family literacy or Lunch at the Library, community partnerships play a vital role in many library-based programs. Disaster preparedness is no exception. Since 2015, the Sonoma County Library has partnered with the Redwood Empire Food Bank to bring free summer lunches to local students. “We’re always working with […]
Disaster preparedness is more than just an exercise in planning. It also involves considering the ways in which library culture and staff capacity contribute to resiliency. Staff of the Tehama County Library pose for a photo following the opening of the library’s new central branch in Red Bluff. We asked six NLS library leaders to […]