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Cultural Heritage Disaster Response
Helping small institutions save treasured collections
Disaster Preparedness Supplies
Supplies (Print Supply List)
- Blotter Paper* (a highly absorbent, cotton fiber paper used to soak up water or other types of liquids by interleaving sheets between the pages of a book)
- Freezer Paper* (used to wrap objects that will be placed in the freezer for stabilization)
- Plastic bags* (Large bags are ideal to discard replaceable objects or throw away trash. Medium bags can be used to transport objects.)
- Plastic sheeting or drop cloths* (to transport or cover objects)
- Plastic trays or buckets* (trays or buckets should be deep enough to fill with water in order to submerge objects that need rinsing)
- Milk crates (to transport objects)
- Soft brushes* (for clearing away debris)
- Vulcanized rubber sponges* (for removing soot)
- Lint-free cloth such as a microfiber cloth (to pat objects dry)
- Respirators (to be worn in the event of mold growth)
- Latex gloves*
- Goggles*
- Dehumidifiers (for the air-drying process)
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter (to remove mold or soot form objects)
- Fans* (to provide air flow during air-drying)
- Portable tables*
- Pencils, ballpoint pens, waterproof markers, notebook paper* (to record disaster)
- Digital camera (to record disaster)
- First aid kit*
- Filtered water (to rinse objects affected by contaminated water)
*Can be found inexpensively at most hardware or discount stores.
Alternative Supplies
- Paper towels instead of blotter paper
- Wax paper instead of freezer paper
- Tap water if distilled or filtered water is not available
- Disposable N95 masks instead of respirators
Conservation supply websites can be found on the Useful Links and Resources Page
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