RESOURCES
There is a growing awareness of the need for cultural institutions, organizations, and individuals to be proactive in preparing for a emergency events that might impact their collections or holdings. MN-AHR strengthens preparedness by providing resources to effectively assess risks and develop customized emergency plans.
Preparedness
Purchase an Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel, or download the free app ERS: Emergency Response and Salvage app from the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation
Risk Evaluation and Planning Program, American Institute for Conservation
Strength and Resiliency: Emergency Preparedness for Tribal Leaders and Program Directors
Emergency Preparedness in Indian Country and Tribal Preservation Planning Needs, National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers
Implementing The Incident Command System @ The Repository Level Webinar, David W. Carmicheal
dPlan|ArtsReady, an online emergency preparedness and response tool for arts and cultural organizations
Session 8: Emergency Preparedness, Northeast Document Conservation Center
Guidelines for Small Museums for Writing a Disaster Plan, Heritage Collections Council, Commonwealth of Australia
Response
Disaster Response and Recovery Guides, American Institute for Conservation
Emergency Salvage Procedures for Wet Items, Minnesota Historical Society
Natural Disaster Recovery Resources for Museums and Libraries, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Wet Salvage How-To Videos, Archives Society of Alberta
What To Do When Collections Get Wet, Library of Congress
Emergency Salvage of Wet Books and Records, Northeast Document Conservation Center
Salvage at a Glance, Western Association for Art Conservation
Tip Sheets, National Heritage Responders
Emergency Treatment For Water-Soaked Furniture and Wooden Objects, National Parks Service Conserve O Gram
Health & Safety
Health and Safety Hazards Arising from Floods, National Parks Service Conserve O Gram
Keeping Workers Safe during Disaster Cleanup and Recovery, OSHA
Mold and Moisture, Minnesota Department of Health
Funding
Apply to the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grants for funds to 'Develop a Disaster Plan' and/or 'Create a Disaster Response Kit'
Preparedness Grants, FEMA
Homeland Security & Emergency Management Grants, Minnesota Department of Public Safety
For more help, contact:
Local History Services, Minnesota Historical Society: localhistory@mnhs.org
Midwest Art Conservation Center emergency line: 612-870-3120
National Heritage Responders: NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org; 202-661-8068
Find a Conservator database, American Institute for Conservation
Find a contractor at Minnesota Historical Society's Preservation Specialists Directory
Still need help?
If you still have questions contact us for more help at allianceforresponsemn@gmail.com