Information for Federal Records Officers: Hurricane Irene and Records Disaster Preparedness Plans

As you are probably aware, Hurricane Irene is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale) as it tracks towards the east coast of the United States later this week and into the weekend.  Federal agencies from Florida to New England may be affected by high … Continue reading Information for Federal Records Officers: Hurricane Irene and Records Disaster Preparedness Plans

Operating Status of the Washington National Records Center for Wednesday, August 24, 2011

The Washington National Records Center in Suitland, Maryland will be closed on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, to enable an evaluation of damage to the building following yesterday afternoon's earthquake. GSA and NARA have taken this step based on an initial assessment of visible damage to the building.  At this time there is no known damage … Continue reading Operating Status of the Washington National Records Center for Wednesday, August 24, 2011