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.
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

