Are you prepared for a disaster? Imagine what you would do if you had warning of an impending tornado, flood or earthquake. What would you do to protect your home and household furnishings? Would you be able to save your family's treasures? Imagine the same events, but now you are responsible for the history of a nation or the art of a thousand years. Should we put some plywood on the windows, stack some sandbags, and hope for the best?
For the last several years I have been part of many conversations regarding the preparedness of museums for disaster. Usually we discuss how to prevent damage and what to do if the worst happens. These questions are being asked in every museum around the world, and there are more questions then there are answers.
Over the next few weeks, I am going to post videos that address preparedness and recovery for museum collections. Please let me know what you think about the series. If you have any suggestions or advice I would be happy to post it here.
~ Joe
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