The International Council on Archives (ICA) is pleased to announce the release of the French translation of Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness: A Manual for Protecting Archives. This important resource is now available to a wider audience thanks to the careful translation work of Claude Roberto and David Rajotte.
Originally published in October 2024, the manual was written by Emilie Gagnet Leumas and Margaret Crockett in collaboration with the ICA’s Expert Group on Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness. It was developed to support training courses in the Caribbean and Africa and has since become a cornerstone resource for archives professionals worldwide.
What you will find in this resource
This comprehensive guide provides a single point of reference for managing the risks that disasters pose to archives and documentary heritage. It covers key areas such as:
- The disaster plan and the benefits of proactive planning
- The impact of disasters on archives and documentary heritage
- Prevention, mitigation, and risk management
- Creating a disaster response team and working with volunteers
- Building a network of support for emergency management
- Protection of vital records
- Funding and insurance considerations
- Building plans and disaster supply boxes
- Response initiatives, damage assessments, and salvage plans
- Recovery efforts, temporary storage, and rehabilitation
- Returning to business as usual
A critical resource for the archival community
With this French edition, ICA continues to broaden access to essential knowledge and tools for protecting archives around the world. The translation by Claude Roberto and David Rajotte ensures that French-speaking professionals can fully benefit from this practical and comprehensive manual.
The manual is available for download below.
