Life after the Storm When 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 – Shelters Daycares, 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