Life after the Storm When the Unexpected Happens.
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Life after the StormWhen the Unexpected Happens
Services? What Services?
The unexpected influx of people fleeing the storm was an issue for Alabama’s public libraries during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Who will the libraries serve?
Will the visitors be temporary? Days? Weeks? Months?
??Questions??• Who’s responsible for “my” books and Materials?
• What do you mean you have no ID?
• You’re not a resident?
• Do you pay taxes?
• Do you have a job?
How does this affect my stats?
Who are these people?
Children
Teens
Adults
Non-English Speaking
Children
Story hours – SheltersDaycares, Churches
Homework Help
Security – Normal Life
Friendly Atmosphere
Teens
Computers
Homework Assistance
Social Networking
Escape to Normal
Telling their Story
Adults
Identification
No permanent Address
No Home
Red Cross, FEMA, Insurance
Jobs
Relief from Stress
Non- English Speaking
Bi-Lingual Staff
Bi-Lingual Materials
Computer Assistance
Community Support
Community
Relationships
Schools
Churches
Businesses
Hospitals
Daycares