One of the most important steps a cultural institution can take to safeguard its collections is to be prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster. In this two-part program, speakers Laura Hortz Stanton, CCAHA Director of Preservation Services, and Jessica Silverman, Paper Conservator & Preservation Consultant, will guide participants in risk mitigation, emergency planning and preparedness, response, and recovery.
The two sessions are scheduled several weeks apart in order to give attendees time to undertake several planning assignments. Participants will be asked to prepare a short assignment prior to the program and additional assignments between the sessions.
By the end of the second session, participants will:
- Develop and complete an emergency preparedness and response plan.
- Learn how to train staff to implement the plan effectively.
- Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for collections.
- Learn how to use practical decision-making skills during an emergency or disaster.
- Have information on salvaging a variety of materials including books, documents, photos, and objects.
This workshop is intended for administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response, and decision-making in cultural institutions. By registering for the program, the institution commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the program's disaster preparedness goals.
Location: Huntington Museum of Art (Huntington, WV)
Dates: March 27 & May 15, 2012
Time: 9:00-4:30 (registration & refreshments 8:30-9:00)
Fee: $140 CCAHA members / $165 non-members
Registration deadline: Extended to March 20, 2012
Click here for more information and to register. Please note that participants in this program must also attend Part II on May 15.
View or download the brochure.
This program was adapted from a program developed by and is presented courtesy of the Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS). Major funding for this program was generously provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and The Pew Charitable Trusts, with additional support from The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.