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Guide on Emergency and Disaster Control

Disaster Control Organization

Organization

Disaster Control Organization

The Disaster Control Organization (DCO) is primarily concerned with coordinating operations in order to prevent disasters when possible, to minimize damage, and to foster preparedness among the staff of the National Archives and the National Library.

This organization represents most, if not all, of the sections and divisions that would play a critical role in case of a disaster. To the extent possible, the National Archives and the National Library are equally represented on the DCO.

The DCO's responsibility is to:

• ensure the safety and security of buildings and persons;
• assess the extent and impact of the damage;
• plan, organize, and direct all response and recovery activities both on- and off-site;
• advise and assist the Director, DCO;
• coordinate and direct responses to a disaster;
• obtain financial and human resources;
• communicate information accurately and effectively; and
• carry out post-mortem analyses and recommend corrective actions.

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