Disaster Planning and Recovery for
SC State and Local Government Records
As part of its responsibilities
for the management and retention of state agency and local government
records,
the SC Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) advises on and assists in disaster
planning and recovery. Located here are contact information and resources to assist
South Carolina state agency and local government officials in planning for possible
disasters and to provide direction and other information on what is needed in
the event of a disaster.
The SCDAH conducts training on disaster preparedness and recovery, so be sure to check our website for upcoming sessions. The Department also has staff, equipment, and supplies to respond to disasters in state agencies and local governments that are available upon request.
SCDAH Disaster and Recovery Technical
Leaflet This 23-page leaflet provides direction on all aspects of
disaster planning and recovery. Included are appendices listing the recovery procedures best suited for different
kinds of record media (for example paper, microform, and magnetic).
Are Your Files in Danger?Lessons learned from a recent pipe leak at a
SC state agency
Disaster Recovery VendorsLists vendors
both national and local in South Carolina who can provide assistance in disaster
recovery.
SC Disaster Case StudyConsists of two articles on the May 18, 1998 fire that destroyed the Allendale County Courthouse and the efforts to salvage the county's records. Includes SCDAH advice for other government offices on how to prepare for disaster.
PALMCOP
WebsiteContains useful information on planning for/coping with a
disaster.
CoSA Disaster Planning and Recovery This site has links to resources available from other state archives.
National Archives: Emergency PreparednessThis site has much information that is useful for state and local governments as well as federal agencies.
Heritage Emergency National Task Force Contains much useful information and links to resources.
Other Web References These sites are specifically related to hurricane, IT, and home disaster preparedness.