This document discusses lessons learned from Hurricane Rita and preparing for future disasters. It covers preparations that should be made before a disaster like securing equipment and alerting consortia about closures. It also discusses how to handle damage like a damaged library roof, as well as communicating with staff during and after the disaster. Temporary solutions for continuing library services are proposed when the physical library is unavailable. Reopening the library involves patience and coordination with facilities. Ongoing mold issues in later years are also mentioned.