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    • #140519
      Libby S
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      I am currently working on our museum’s emergency/disaster plan. Should I combine the general Museum plan with the Collections plan or should I keep them separate?

    • #140520
      Amanda Malkin
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      Hi Libby,

      My inclination is to say that it depends on who will be the lead responder for each plan and if there are different people responsible for responding. If there are limited employees available and responsible for carrying out the disaster plan, it may make sense to combine them. However, there is an abundance of information for both small and large museums regarding emergency disaster planning and you may be able to find more satisfactory information there.

      http://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/3.-emergency-management/3.3-emergency-planning

      culturalrescue.si.edu/hentf/resources/resources-public-and-historic-property-owners/

      openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/10125 Disaster Preparedness for Cultural Heritage

      http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications_resources/pdf_publications/pdf/emergency_plan.pdf Building an Emergency PlanA Guide for Museums and other Cultural Institutions.

    • #140521
      Amanda Malkin
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      Hi Libby,

      This website was also brought to my attention as a great resource:

      http://www.dplan.org/

      The Online Disaster-Planning Tool for Cultural and Civic Institutions

      Amanda

    • #140524
      Libby S
      Participant

      Amanda,

      Thank you so much!

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