GPO Support for Federal Depository Libraries Facing Disasters

  • Last Updated: December 16, 2021
  • Published: December 16, 2021

Natural and man-made disasters can happen anywhere, anytime. GPO stands ready to assist Federal depository libraries that face disasters.

If your library is faced with a disaster, when safe to do so, please inform your regional depository and GPO’s Federal Depository Support Services (FDSS) via email or by phone at (202) 512-1119 if you are closed. Our staff will be happy to consult with you about maintaining free public access to Government information, arranging for temporary address changes for depository deliveries, and more.

Simple steps taken when responding to a disaster can significantly improve the recovery of library materials and reduce the amount of time that access is interrupted. To provide our libraries with guidance on what to do if a disaster strikes, we offer the following information.

GPO is committed to helping our depository partners recover from disasters in any way that we can. If you have questions about damage assessment, please reach out to GPO’s Preservation Librarian for consultation services.