SIBA is augmenting its bookstore contact information

The recent hurricanes have demonstrated that SIBA needs to have back up contact information in place if a crisis causes store closures and bookstore owners and managers are unreachable. So SIBA is collecting emergency and point of contact information for bookstores in its region.

Weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and forest fires are a fact of life in the South. When they occur, SIBA will reach out to its members who have been impacted to offer aid and put them in touch with the resources that can help them survive and recover. When a community is suffering from loss of services, power outages, or downed wifi and cell service, then the business contact information SIBA has on file for stores may not be the best way to reach members in need.

SIBA is also frequently contacted by press, advocacy groups, and other civic organizations for information on its member stores, especially during times of crisis or newsworthy events. Having a store point of contact, spokesperson, or press liaison will allow SIBA to direct queries to the person authorized to answer questions.

SIBA invites bookstores to submit their authorized emergency and point-of-contact information here: SIBA Bookstore Contact Form

The information collected will be used by SIBA to stay in touch with its members during a crisis and provided to authorized relief organizations if SIBA deems it would be helpful to the store..