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<br />Consult restoration and microfilm specialists. <br /> <br />PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS <br /> <br />High temperatures of 1250F and above melt the film emulsion and even the base media. <br />The results of fire damage include sticky surfaces, melted layers and severe image <br />distortion. The assistance of a professional restorer will be required in the recovery <br />process. <br /> <br />MAGNETIC MEDIA <br /> <br />High temperatures of 1250F and above destroy magnetic tapes, disks and diskettes. <br />Determine how much information is available elsewhere for reconstruction of data. If <br />recovery is necessary, contact the Team Chairman. <br /> <br />ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTANTS AND CHEMICAL SPILLS <br /> <br />Damage varies with each chemical spill or pollutant. Contact restoration specialists to <br />assist in salvage. <br /> <br />RODENT, MOLD OR INSECT INFESTATION <br /> <br />Contact restoration specialists to fumigate and clean records and deacidify if <br />needed. <br /> <br />DISASTER SUPPLY KIT <br /> <br />A disaster supply kit should be located in each City facility to allow the Disaster Team to <br />begin work immediately after a disaster. The Disaster Recovery Team Chairman should keep <br />a list of supply kits for each building and their locations. <br /> <br />The following items should be included in the Disaster Supply Kit: <br /> <br />a. Absorbent paper: 5-20 reams, optimum size 9"x12"; (Do not use newspaper for <br />archival or permanent records). <br /> <br />Page 33 <br />