A Disaster Recovery Plan for
The Australian National Herbarium, Canberra
August 2012, prepared by: A. Newey, B. Lepschi, J.Croft & J.Palmer
Table of Contents
1.1 Preamble
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Underpinning Principles
1.4 Updating This Plan
1.5 Distribution of The Plan
1.6 Definitions
2.1 Prevention
2.2 Preparedness
3.1 Immediate Response
3.2 Planning the Recovery
4.1 Important Principles for All Recovery Staff
4.2 Role of Collections Recovery Coordinator
4.3 Role of Photographer
4.4 Role of Facilities Coordinator
4.5 Role of Salvage Controller(s)
4.6 Role of Conservator
4.7 Role of Recovery Team
4.8 RECOVERY PROCEDURES FOR ANBG HERBARIUM
4.9 RECOVERY PROCEDURES FOR CSIRO HERBARIUM
4.10 RECOVERY PROCEDURES FOR ANBG LIBRARY
4.11 RECOVERY PROCEDURES FOR ANBG PHOTOGRAPHIC UNIT
4.12 RECOVERY PROCEDURES FOR LIVE SPECIMENS IN GROWTH CABINETS
5. RESTORATION, REHABILITATION & RE-EVALUATION
5.1 Rehabilitation
5.2 Restoration
5.3 Restoration Procedures
5.4 Post-Emergency Re-Evaluation
Appendix A – Items for Priority Salvage and Treatment
Appendix B – Floor Plans & Site Maps
Appendix C – Form to Record Removal of Material (Word Doc)
Appendix D – Commercial Service Providers Contacts List
Appendix E – Emergency Contacts [not online]
Appendix F – Staff Personal Contacts [not online]