Life after the StormWhen 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 – SheltersDaycares, 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