When disaster strikes, act quickly to seek help with the recovery of damaged material.

It pays to plan ahead and be prepared for disasters of any size – whether a leak or a flood, a fire, or an earthquake. Preservation staff at the National Library can provide advice on how to deal with damaged items and with planning for a disaster.

Download the National Preservation Office collection salvage guidelines for items that have been damaged by water

Helpful links

Read the Services to Schools guide on earthquake and floods

Visit the Canterbury Disaster Team website

Visit the New Zealand Conservators of Cultural materials website

Visit the Archives New Zealand site for disaster recovery