Chapter 5
Resources Available

In addition to companies in the immediate area who rent equipment and sell supplies, several organizations around the United States offer disaster recovery services. Some operate on "retainer," while others work on a job-by-job basis. The following section lists both types of resources -- both those in the North Country region and beyond.

Please keep in mind that simply because a business is listed here does not necessarily mean it is recommended. Such a choice is left up to the administrations at individual institutions. To facilitate the decision-making process, however, as many companies as possible have been listed to provide institutions with more options in price and services.

Also remember that companies occasionally move, change their phone numbers, or even go out of business -- so part of disaster preparedness is to make sure this information stays up to date. Every effort has been taken to guarantee that the information listed herein is correct, but it should be checked periodically and new information added to this workbook.

SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTING SERVICES

Directory of Regional Emergency Equipment and Supply Vendors
This is a directory of vendors that can provide emergency supplies, equipment, and services in the North Country's seven county area. If certain services or supplies are not available somewhere in upstate New York, a vendor outside of the region will be provided.

Not every local camping, hardware, or office supply store has been listed. Refer to local yellow pages for these more basic services. The following listing, however, provides the addresses and phone numbers of vendors who make available the more specialized items for the unusual circumstances surrounding a disaster.

It should be the responsibility of a representative of each institution (preferably a Disaster Team member) to make contact with nearby vendors soon after receiving this workbook. In addition to purchasing items for the in-house disaster supplies store, order catalogs to keep on hand and work with these businesses to develop a system for paying for those supplies purchased during emergency situations.

(Resource information last updated: June 2006)

Alkaline, Paper and Boxes

Boxes, Cardboard

(See also Truck Rental for additional dealers of boxes and packing materials)

Chemical Light Sticks

No North County vendor found.

Chemical Sponges

Chemical sponges are 6"x3"x2" and come in cases of 36. They are made of foam rubber chemically treated to absorb soot and dirt. Other options: Absorbene, a kneadable, putty-like cleaner which absorbs dust, dirt, smoke and film from surfaces, or Wishab sponges which remove dust and soot when rubbed on surfaces; residue and crumbs must then be brushed off.

Cleaning and Restoration Services

Restoration service of fire and water-damaged areas and materials, deodorization, and disinfection.

  • American Village
    Coldbrook Plaza
    Lake Placid, NY 12946
    (518) 523-3811

    		 American Village
    28 Bloomingdale Ave
    Saranac Lake, NY 12983
    (518) 891-2150

    		 American Village
    34 Catherine Street
    Malone, NY 12953
    (518) 483-7060
    (800) 660-5524
    Smoke and odor removal; fire-damage restoration; emergency water removal and drying.

  • Rainbow International
    24920 Ridge Road
    Watertown, NY 13601
    (315) 386-1314
    (800) 273-5769

    Emergency 24 hour service, 7 days a week; water and smoke restoration; odor control; carpet and upholstery cleaning.

  • ServiceMaster
    Serving St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties
    1163 Coffeen Street
    Watertown, NY 13601
    (800) 900-4013

    Fire/smoke damage restoration; water removal; odor control; 24-hour emergency service, 7-days a week.

    Cleaning Supplies

    Crates, Plastic (for transporting materials)

    Dehumidifiers -- See Rental Equipment

    Deodorizing and Disinfection -- See Cleaning and Restoration Services

    Dessiccants (silica gel)

    Dry Ice

    Dry ice may be used as a temporary measure to refrigerate small numbers of wet books, or to pack around books being sent to be frozen or freeze dried. Dry ice must be handled carefully, and not with bare hands, as it can cause injury to unprotected skin.

    Fans -- See Rental Equipment

    Fire Alarms -- See Security and Fire Alarms Systems

    Fire Protection Equipment

    First Aid Kits and Medical Supplies

    Freezer Paper (Used to seperate books which are being packed together to be frozen)

    Freezer Storage Space (Cold Storage and Transportation)

    Generators, Portable -- Sales

    See also -- Rental Equipment

    Handtrucks -- See Rental Equipment andTruck Rental

    Humidity Indicators

    No North County vendor found for hygrometers, hygrothermographs, or moisture meters.

    Janitorial Supplies -- See Cleaning Supplies

    Lighting -- See Rental Equipment

    Microfilming Services

    Moisture Control

    Newsprint, Blank

    Clean newsprint is used to interleave between the wet pages of a water-damaged book or to wrap books for shipping to freezer facilities. Newspaper organizations can often provide the ends of large newspaper rolls.

    Pallets, Wooden

    For stacking and shipping boxes of books, or for storage off of the floor.

    Paper Goods

    Pumps -- See Rental Equipment

    Rental Equipment

    Note: Some of the rental stores listed here have "appliance carts" rather than "handtrucks." The two have similar applications, and for the purposes of this listing are simply called handtrucks.

    Safety Equipment

    Security and Fire Alarm Systems

    Sheeting, Plastic (Polyethylene)
    Plastic sheeting should be used to cover stack ranges to protect them from damage by water. It should also be spread out on all tables before setting down any wet books; this prevents wet books from coming in contact with the surface and finish of the table while drying.

    Truck Rental

    Water Detectors/Alarms

    Wet/Dry Vacuums -- See Rental Equipment

    Other Local Sources For Emergency Purchase Of Supplies
    Form 16 (HTML printable format)
    Form 16 (PDF fillable format)
    Vendors Outside of the North Country
    The following is a listing of vendors outside the NNY Library Network's service area who provide disaster related supplies, equipment, and services. Although most of the companies listed here are out of New York State or even spread out across the country, some specialize in mobilizing their services to the disaster site, while others can offer assistance or advice via the telephone or through the mail. Do not let the distance factor prevent inquiries; most of the services are listed here because they simply do not exist anywhere in the North Country area. Appearance in this listing should not be considered an endorsement of that vendor.

    Conservation Services In or Near the North Country

    The following is a listing of experts to contact for advice or to render services in the recovery efforts for disaster-stricken materials.

    Organizations:

    Individuals:

    Organizational Resource Listing

    This is a short list of organizations who can provide institutions with information and materials about disaster preparedness and recovery. Some even volunteer their assistance in emergency situations. It is recommended to contact them and establish a dialogue on disaster planning preferably before a disaster strikes.

  • Northeast Document Conservation Center
    100 Brickstone Square
    Andover, MA 01810-1494
    (978) 470-1010 [voice, 24 hours]
    Fax: (978) 475-6021
    Website: www.nedcc.org

    The Northeast Document Conservation Center offers an invaluable emergency service through its disaster assistance program. Because prompt action is necessary following a flood or fire, NEDCC provides 24 hour emergency assistance on the telephone at no charge. If necessary, a representative of the Center will assist local personnel on site. When an emergency occurs: telephone day or night, seven days a week (978) 470-1010.

  • New York State Library
    Division of Library Development
    Preservation/Conservation Program
    10-C-47 Cultural Education Center
    Albany, NY 12230
    (518) 474-6971
    Attn: Barbara Lilley
    blilley@mail.nysed.gov

  • Southeastern Library Information Network, Inc. (SOLINET)
    Preservation Program
    1438 W. Peachtree Street
    Atlanta, Georgia 30309
    (404) 892-0943
    (800) 999-8558 [Toll-Free]
    Fax: (404) 892-7879

    Ask for a listing of their publications on a variety of preservation and disaster preparedness-related topics.

  • Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA)
    264 South 23rd Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    (215) 545-0613
    www.ccaha.org

    CCAHA offers emergency assistance for institutions and individuals with damaged paper-based collections by offering conservation treatment, technical information, training programs, and consultation services including onsite assistance at the time of an emergency and resources for writing emergency preparedness and disaster plans.

  • The Library of Congress
    Conservation Division
    LM-G38
    Washington, D.C. 20540
    (202) 707-5634

  • Robert B. Carneal
    Head, Laboratory Services
    Motion Picture, Broadcasting,
    and Recorded Sound Division
    Library of Congress
    Washington, D.C. 20540
    (202) 707-9077

    Listing of Disaster Volunteers

    The following is a list of volunteers around the North Country who have received at least some disaster training and could assist in the case of an emergency.

    Steve Bolton
    Director
    North Country Library System
    P.O. Box 99
    Outer West Main Street
    Watertown, NY 13601
    Work: 315-782-5540
    Email: bolton@ncls.org

    Keith Compeau
    Staff Associate
    F.W. Crumb Memorial Library
    Potsdam College
    Pierrepont Avenue
    Potsdam, NY 13676
    Work: 315-267-2482

    Bridget Doyle
    341 Proctor Ave.
    Ogdensburg, NY 13669
    Home: 315-393-4163
    Work: 315-265-1119
    Email: doyle@nnyln.org

    Phil Gallos
    157 Park Ave.
    Saranac Lake, NY 12983
    Home: 518-891-5198
    Work: 518-891-2915 (x225)
    Email: gallos@northnet.org

    Romayne Hartshorn
    372 Co. Rt. 20
    Richville, NY 13681
    Home: 315-287-0061
    rhartsho@twcny.rr.com

    John Hammond
    302 Pink School Road
    Canton, NY 13617
    Home: 315-386-3134
    Work: 315-265-1119
    Email: john@nnyln.org

    Phil Jones
    240 Co. Rt. 59
    Potsdam, NY 13676
    Home: 315-268-0903
    Work: 315-265-1119
    Email: philj@nnyln.org

    		 Darlene Leonard
    645 Judson Street-Road
    Canton, NY 13617
    Home: 315-386-3121
    Work: 315-229-5956
    Email: dleonard@stlawu.edu

    Matt Loach
    141 Broad St.
    Plattsburg, NY 12901
    Home: 518-563-3185
    Work: 518-563-3185

    Sue Newvine
    P.O. Box 121
    Hailesboro, NY 13642
    Home: 315-287-2708
    Work: 315-287-2260

    Patti Pearson
    P.O. Box 412
    Canton, NY 13617
    Home: 315-379-1453
    Work: 315-229-5329
    Email: ppea@northnet.org

    Jo Skiff
    P.O. Box 185
    6979 County Rt. 10
    Lisbon, NY 13658
    Home: 315-393-6330
    Work: 315-393-4951
    Email: joskiff@yahoo.com

    Kenyon Wells
    Box 156
    Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
    Home: 315-646-2718
    Work: 315-786-2226
    Email: wells@northnet.org

    Betsy Whitefield
    165 Fir Way #22
    Lake Placid, NY 12946
    Home: 518-523-4818
    Work: 518-891-4190

    Arline Wolfe
    Box 237, Rt 1
    Hermon, NY 13652
    Home: 315-347-2169
    Work: 315-229-5339

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