Floods, Leaks and Mold

WHO TO CALL

ROSE HILL - 1-718-817-3570. This is the Library Administration office. They will contact facilities/custodial services.

1-718-817- 5160 Library Security Desk

1-718-817-2222 Security

LINCOLN CENTER - 1- 212-636-6070 Custodial/Facilities.

1-212-636-6076 After hours or emergency call Security

400 WESTCHESTER - 914-367-3333 or 914-367-3001 Security

plastic gloves

bucket

caution tape

orange cones

plastic sheets

newspaper

Call appropriate contact for your campus.

Mark space with orange cones and/or caution tape.

Shield books from further damage by covering stack area with plastic sheets.

Remove damaged books and prepare for drying.

North East Document Conservation Center
NEDCC staff members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide telephone advice to institutions and individuals handling collection-related disasters. Information provided includes advice on drying wet collections and dealing with damage from fire, pests, and mold. This service does not normally include on-site assistance.

For emergency assistance contact NEDCC's toll-free collections emergency hotline at:
COLLECTIONS Emergency Hotline: (855) 245-8303

Belfor
1-800-856-3333 24 hrs

International company with many locations in the US. Worked in NY during Superstorm Sandy.
BMS Cat
1-800-433-2940 24 hours

Has regional office in NYC. Has worked in many industries including hospitals, libraries, retail stores. Also has worked at Fordham University.
Polygon
1-800-422-6379 24 hrs

Formerly connected with Munters, one of the leading disaster companies for generations, this international company has offices in Andover MA.

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Contact:

Rose Hill Campus
Walsh Library
4th Floor

gdimeglio1@fordham.edu

718-817-3560

Subjects: Library & Information Science