RECOVERING
TOGETHER
A project of the NorthNet Library System
How libraries strengthen their communities before, during and after a disaster
Before a Disaster
Whether you have a few hours to start planning or several months, consider these steps identified by preparedness experts and NLS libraries who have experienced disasters first-hand.
During a Disaster
Learn how Northern California libraries have found creative ways to provide library services and support their communities during recent disasters.
After a Disaster Strikes
Even in the most serious of disasters, the library’s unique role as a trusted convener and source of information can help the community to recover. Learn more about how libraries have supported recovery in the days, weeks and months following a disaster.