Workshop on disaster planning

"Protecting Collections: Disaster Prevention, Planning, and
    Response"
Presented by the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts

  Pittsburgh, PA
  October 12, 2011 and
  November 29, 2011

    Cosponsored and hosted by Senator John Heinz History Center

  Philadelphia, PA
  October 18, 2011
  and December 15, 2011

    Cosponsored and hosted by National Museum of American Jewish
    History

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.  This two-part program 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 program 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.

This workshop was adapted from a program developed by and is
presented courtesy of the Western States and Territories
Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS).

Locations, Dates, and Times:

Location:

    Senator John Heinz History Center
    1212 Smallman Street
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222
    Wednesday, October 12, 2011
    and Tuesday, November 29, 2011
    9am - 4pm

Location:

    National Museum of American Jewish History
    101 South Independence Mall East
    Philadelphia, PA 19106
    Tuesday, October 18, 2011
    and Thursday, December 15, 2011
    9am - 4pm

Important note: This is a two-part program. By registering for this
program, you are agreeing to participate in both the first and
second sessions at only one location; the two sessions are scheduled
several weeks apart in order to give attendees time to undertake
several planning assignments.

Registration and Fees

    $125     CCAHA members
    $150    Non-members

Registration, secure credit card payment, and additional program
information are available at:

    <URL:http://www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar>

The Academy of Certified Archivists will award Accreditation
Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists
(CAs) attending this program. For more information, see

    <URL:http://www.certifiedarchivists.org>

Major funding for this program was generously provided by the
National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from
the Philadelphia Council on the Arts and the Philadelphia Cultural
Fund.

To learn more about CCAHA and its programs and services, please
visit <URL:http://www.ccaha.org>

Questions?  Call 215-545-0613 or email pso<-a t->ccaha< . >org

Kimberly Magyar
Preservation Services Assistant
264 S. 23rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103
215-545-0613
Fax: 215-735-9313


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