Author: Evan Knight

In 2018, multiple State Agencies collaborated to create a formal State Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan (SHMCAP). The plan is outlined here and since then, has guided many state projects related to municipal resilience - perhaps most notably through their Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. Their website, ResilientMA, is a rich resource outling SHMCAP, … Continue reading Input requested from Cultural Heritage Institutions for SHMCAP update

https://vimeo.com/429703062 The content from this 2020 webinar remains highly relevant today. This virtual presentation is from Matthew Belk, a Lead Meteorologist for the National Weather Service, Boston. This webinar will: Cover hazards posed by tropical storms and hurricanes in southern New England,Enable your institution to evaluation hurricane-related threats to your facilities, andPrompt you to consider … Continue reading Hurricane Season Resources

MEMA PRESS RELEASE (https://www.mass.gov/news/2022-atlantic-hurricane-season-begins): FRAMINGHAM — June 1 marks the start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which extends through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) seasonal outlook predicts another active, above-normal, Atlantic hurricane season – the seventh consecutive above-normal hurricane season.  According to the National Hurricane Center, last year was the … Continue reading 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins: A Reminder to Prepare

Recapping and sharing recordings from 2 events from last month's "Preservation Week" from the American Library Association (ALA) and closly associated "MayDay" from the Society of Amercian Archivists (SAA). "Practical Disaster Resources for New England Libraries," hosted by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). The recording and links are available MBLC's Preservation LibGuide: https://guides.mblc.state.ma.us/c.php?g=936216&p=6788007. … Continue reading 2 Webinar Recordings from Preservation Week / MayDay 2022

The Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS), through its OSHA Consultation Program, offers free and confidential occupational safety and health consultation services to small and medium sized businesses--including Museums, Conservation Labs, Binderies, Cultural Heritage Facilities, and even Fabrication / Artist Studios. The OSHA Consultation Program can provide assistance with the identification and control of the … Continue reading Free Health & Safety OSHA Consultations for Museum, Conservation, and Cultural Heritage Workers

Free, registration required. Wednesday, April 27, 11am. Recording will be available to registrants after the event. Learn more and REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fD0dzDbXRKm68HrTbMtHig. Presented by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners in collaboration with the Massachusetts Library System. Coinciding with Preservation Week from the American Library Association (April 24-30, https://preservationweek.org/) and MayDay from the Society of … Continue reading Apr 27 Webinar: Practical Disaster Resources for New England Libraries

COSTEP MA (Coordinated Statewide Emergency Preparedness), in coordination with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Boston Office of Emergency Management (Boston OEM), is pleased to announce a new long-term “Participatory Mapping” project that will help improve response and recovery efforts for institutions with cultural resources in the event of serious or large-scale disasters. … Continue reading NEW PROJECT – Connect with MEMA through “Participatory Mapping”

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) relies on good information to adequately respond to local disasters. For larger disasters, that data is also key to determining Federal responses. COSTEP MA is extremely fortunate to have emergency management professionals from MEMA and the Boston Office of Emergency Management (Boston OEM) on our Executive Board. From their … Continue reading MEMA Mapping Project – Draft open for Comments

Are you interested in learning about how to utilize your institution's insurance provider post-disaster?FAIC (Foundation for Advancement in Conservation) is pleased to host a free webinar titled "Insurance Considerations for Cultural Institutions After Disasters," on February 2, 2022 at 2 pm ET. Our speaker, Nicole Sheley, is the Director and Founder of NS International, an … Continue reading Feb 2: “Insurance Considerations for Cultural Institutions After Disasters” Webinar

In support of Massachusetts' Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and Gov Baker's proclamation of September as Emergency Preparedness Month, COSTEP MA is participating in “30 Days 30 Ways: 30 Days of Preparedness”. This initiative breaks down emergency preparedness into simple steps residents can take in 30 days to be more prepared by the end of the … Continue reading COSTEP MA supporting Emergency Preparedness Month