Disaster Planning for the Genealogist by Melissa Barker (PDF Edition)

Disasters happen everywhere. Natural disasters happen many times without warning and can be devastating. Manmade disasters can also happen without warning, but sometimes can be prevented. Genealogists who experience a disaster which affects the safety of their genealogical records know how destructive these disasters can be. It is important to protect and preserve genealogical records against the effects of a disaster.

The Disaster Planning for the Genealogist Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including the duties of the “Home Archivist,” creating a Disaster Preparedness Plan as well as how to deal with specific types of disasters. Also included are links to websites and resources covering archival resources and more. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.