Saving Collections: Build Your Disaster Plan
Free Virtual Workshop Series from the Capital New York Alliance for Response
November 2020 to May 2021
You are invited to participate in an innovative program designed to help institutions like yours build a disaster plan in just six months! Attend four virtual seminars presented by leaders in the field of emergency preparedness and response. Visit our virtual office hours between seminars for an opportunity for consultation and support.
Objectives:
- Mitigate the risks to your collections and institution
- Build your confidence in emergency preparedness and response
- Complete your disaster plan!
Who should attend?
Administrators and staff responsible for the protection of cultural collections. Priority will be given to participants from the Capital NY Alliance for Response region, which encompasses Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties.
What’s the schedule?
There are four virtual seminars, which will be recorded and posted to the CapNYAFR website for participants unable to attend them live. Interim homework and virtual office hours will ensure that goals are met, and participants supported.
Monday, November 9, 2020
Program kickoff and risk assessment
Presenter: Stephanie Garafolo, Northeast Document Conservation Center
Monday, January 11, 2021
Damage assessment, salvage priorities and procedures
Presenter: Donia Conn, Independent Consultant
Monday, March 8, 2021
Recovery procedures and services, working with vendors, insurance
Presenter: TBD
Monday, May 3, 2021
Wrap-up, testimonials and lessons learned, disaster plan maintenance
Presenter: TBD
How do I apply?
Please submit the attached letter demonstrating your institution’s commitment to your participation and program goals. Participation by two staff members form a single institution is encouraged.
RSVP
Please let us know by Monday, November 2, 2020 if you wish to participate. Participation is first come, first serve.
Questions?
We’d love to hear from you. Contact us at dhs@nysed.gov.
