IMALERT Hotline – (319) 384-3673
The Iowa Museums Archives Libraries Emergency Response Team (IMALERT) offers 24-hour assistance for cultural institutions in the state experiencing an emergency or disaster. The IMALERT Hotline can connect staff with the information and expertise needed to respond to and recover from any level of incident from a leaking pipe to a major flood. Click here for more on the IMALERT Hotline.
National Heritage Responders – (202) 661-8068
The National Heritage Responders (NHR) respond to the needs of cultural institutions during emergencies and disasters through coordinated efforts with first responders, state agencies, vendors, and the public. Learn more about the NHR here.
University of Iowa
For University of Iowa Collections emergencies, call Giselle Simón, department director, at (319) 335-5503, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additional Links
IMALERT Disaster Resources Hub
Library of Congress Response and Recovery
National Heritage Responders Tip Sheets
NEDCC Online Disaster Planning Tools
Articles on Mold:
Nancy E. Kraft, “Major and Minor Mold Outbreaks: Summer of 2002,” Public Library Quarterly 25, no. 3–4 (September 14, 2006): 127–41, https://doi.org/10.1300/j118v25n03_11.
Kristina L. Southwell, “Chlorine Dioxide: A Treatment for Mold in Libraries,” Archival Products News 10, no. 3 (n.d.), https://archival.com/newsletters/apnewsvol10no3.pdf.