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Chapter 5
Resources Available

In addition to companies in the immediate area who rent equipment and sell supplies, several organizations around the United States offer disaster recovery services. Some operate on "retainer," while others work on a job-by-job basis. The following section lists both types of resources -- both those in the North Country region and beyond.

Please keep in mind that simply because a business is listed here does not necessarily mean it is recommended. Such a choice is left up to the administrations at individual institutions. To facilitate the decision-making process, however, as many companies as possible have been listed to provide institutions with more options in price and services.

Also remember that companies occasionally move, change their phone numbers, or even go out of business -- so part of disaster preparedness is to make sure this information stays up to date. Every effort has been taken to guarantee that the information listed herein is correct, but it should be checked periodically and new information added to this workbook.

SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTING SERVICES

Directory of Regional Emergency Equipment and Supply Vendors
This is a directory of vendors that can provide emergency supplies, equipment, and services in the North Country's seven county area. If certain services or supplies are not available somewhere in upstate New York, a vendor outside of the region will be provided.

Not every local camping, hardware, or office supply store has been listed. Refer to local yellow pages for these more basic services. The following listing, however, provides the addresses and phone numbers of vendors who make available the more specialized items for the unusual circumstances surrounding a disaster.

It should be the responsibility of a representative of each institution (preferably a Disaster Team member) to make contact with nearby vendors soon after receiving this workbook. In addition to purchasing items for the in-house disaster supplies store, order catalogs to keep on hand and work with these businesses to develop a system for paying for those supplies purchased during emergency situations.

Resource information last updated: August 2010

Alkaline, Paper & Boxes
Boxes, Cardboard
Chemical, Light Sticks & Sponges; Cleaning & Restoration ; Cleaning Supplies; Crates, Plastic
Dessicants; Dry Ice,
Fire Protection; First Aid Kits & Medical Supplies; Freezer Paper & Storage Space
Generators, Portable
Humidity Indicators
Microfilming Services; Moisture Control
Newsprint, Blank
Pallets, Wooden; Paper Goods
Rental Equipment
Safety Equipment; Security & Fire Alarm Systems; Sheeting, Plastic
Truck Rental
Water Detectors
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Vendors Outside the North Country
Conservation Services
Organizational Resources

Alkaline, Paper and Boxes (Back to top.)

Boxes, Cardboard (Back to top.)

(See also Truck Rental for additional dealers of boxes and packing materials)

Chemical Light Sticks (Back to top.)

No North County vendor found.

Chemical Sponges

Chemical sponges are 6"x3"x2" and come in cases of 36. They are made of foam rubber chemically treated to absorb soot and dirt. Other options: Absorbene, a kneadable, putty-like cleaner which absorbs dust, dirt, smoke and film from surfaces, or Wishab sponges which remove dust and soot when rubbed on surfaces; residue and crumbs must then be brushed off.

Cleaning and Restoration Services (Back to top.)

Restoration service of fire and water-damaged areas and materials, deodorization, and disinfection.

Cleaning Supplies (Back to top.)

Crates, Plastic (for transporting materials) (Back to top.)

Dehumidifiers -- See Rental Equipment

Deodorizing and Disinfection -- See Cleaning and Restoration Services

Dessiccants (silica gel) (Back to top.)

Dry Ice (Back to top.)

Dry ice may be used as a temporary measure to refrigerate small numbers of wet books, or to pack around books being sent to be frozen or freeze dried. Dry ice must be handled carefully, and not with bare hands, as it can cause injury to unprotected skin.

Fans -- See Rental Equipment

Fire Alarms -- See Security and Fire Alarms Systems

Fire Protection Equipment (Back to top.)

First Aid Kits and Medical Supplies (Back to top.)

Freezer Paper (Used to seperate books which are being packed together to be frozen) (Back to top.)

Freezer Storage Space (Cold Storage and Transportation)

Generators, Portable -- Sales (Back to top.)

See also -- Rental Equipment


  • McQuade & Bannigan
    1300 Stark
    Utica, NY 13502
    (315) 724-7119
  • McQuade & Bannigan
    22696 Murrock Circle
    Watertown, NY 13601
    (315) 788-2612
  • McQuade & Bannigan
    6800 East Molloy Rd.
    East Syracuse
    (315) 671-4400
    • - McQuade: Honda generators; rental range: 2,200-6,5000 watts; sale range: 1,000-10,000 watts.
  • Central Branch
    Milton Cat Power Systems
    336 Ainsley Drive
    Syracuse, NY 13205
    (315) 476-9981
  • Western Branch
    Milton Cat Power Systems
    4610 East Saile Drive
    Batavia, NY 14020
    (585) 815-6200
  • Eastern Branch
    Milton Cat Power Systems
    500 Commerce Drive
    Clifton Park, NY 12065
    (518) 877-6800
    • - Milton: Caterpillar generator sets for sale and rental, ranging from 20 to 2,000 kilowatts. The rental units are portable trailer mounted sets with on-board fuel tanks.

    Handtrucks -- See Rental Equipment andTruck Rental

    Humidity Indicators (Back to top.)

    No North County vendor found for hygrometers, hygrothermographs, or moisture meters.

    Janitorial Supplies -- See Cleaning Supplies

    Lighting -- See Rental Equipment

    Microfilming Services (Back to top.)

    Moisture Control (Back to top.)

    Newsprint, Blank (Back to top.)

    Clean newsprint is used to interleave between the wet pages of a water-damaged book or to wrap books for shipping to freezer facilities. Newspaper organizations can often provide the ends of large newspaper rolls.

    Pallets, Wooden (Back to top.)

    For stacking and shipping boxes of books, or for storage off of the floor.

    Paper Goods (Back to top.)

    Pumps -- See Rental Equipment

    Rental Equipment (Back to top.)

    Note: Some of the rental stores listed here have "appliance carts" rather than "handtrucks." The two have similar applications, and for the purposes of this listing are simply called handtrucks.

    Safety Equipment (Back to top.)

    Security and Fire Alarm Systems (Back to top.)

    Sheeting, Plastic (Polyethylene) (Back to top.)
    Plastic sheeting should be used to cover stack ranges to protect them from damage by water. It should also be spread out on all tables before setting down any wet books; this prevents wet books from coming in contact with the surface and finish of the table while drying.

    Truck Rental (Back to top.)

    Water Detectors/Alarms (Back to top.)

    Wet/Dry Vacuums -- See Rental Equipment

    Other Local Sources For Emergency Purchase Of Supplies
    Form 16 (HTML printable format)
    Form 16 (PDF fillable format)
    Vendors Outside of the North Country (Back to top.)
    The following is a listing of vendors outside the NNY Library Network's service area who provide disaster related supplies, equipment, and services. Although most of the companies listed here are out of New York State or even spread out across the country, some specialize in mobilizing their services to the disaster site, while others can offer assistance or advice via the telephone or through the mail. Do not let the distance factor prevent inquiries; most of the services are listed here because they simply do not exist anywhere in the North Country area. Appearance in this listing should not be considered an endorsement of that vendor.

    Conservation Services In or Near the North Country (Back to top.)

    The following is a listing of experts to contact for advice or to render services in the recovery efforts for disaster-stricken materials.

    Organizations:

    Individuals:

    Organizational Resource Listing (Back to top.)

    This is a short list of organizations who can provide institutions with information and materials about disaster preparedness and recovery. Some even volunteer their assistance in emergency situations. It is recommended to contact them and establish a dialogue on disaster planning preferably before a disaster strikes.

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