Saving & protecting cultural heritage
Prevention is the critical factor in coping successfully with the salvage of cultural and heritage material during a disaster. We provide training and advice in the care and maintenance of cultural heritage collections.
Saving & protecting cultural heritage
Prevention is the critical factor in coping successfully with the salvage of cultural and heritage material during a disaster. We provide training and advice in the care and maintenance of cultural heritage collections.
Mission
Being well prepared for disasters is a critical factor in coping successfully with the salvage of cultural and heritage material.
Guiding philosophy
- Educate staff working in cultural or heritage institutions about the need for disaster planning.
- Disseminate information about resources available for disaster planning and response.
- Provide training for those responsible for the care and maintenance of collections so that they are able to respond quickly and effectively in a disaster situation.
Activities
To achieve these objectives the Team is involved in the following activities:
- Responding when required to emergencies in cultural institutions.
- Producing a bi annual newsletter.
- Running an annual workshop on an aspect of disaster preparedness.
- Holding regular meetings to plan and co-ordinate activities.