1. Remove standing water and contaminants if necessary
2. Set up cleaning methods, if necessary
3. Protect undamaged collections
4. Remove and pack wet material (unless drying by dehumidification)
5. Remove, clean, and pack contaminated materials
6. Record all activity
7. Stabilize materials
8. Begin recovery method or methods
9. Supervise all staff
10. Document activity

Problems and Choices:

• Withdraw
• Use as is
• Replace
• Clean Materials
• Rebind
• Conservators
• Commercial Companies
• Mold
• Repair, Replace Building or Parts of Building

• Costs
• Staff
• Space
• Time
• Needs of Users
• Materials
• Insurance Restrictions