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The Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) compiled and published high quality educational resources relating to emergency planning and response. PDF files of the publications are available from the ARCS website, and some relevant documents are also embedded below. risk_assessment_process_manualDownload emergency_prep_during_construction_-_dana_murrayDownload emergency_supply_program_development_manualDownload arcsemergency_response_procedure__collections_theft_and_vandalismDownload

The Mass Emergency Management (MEMA) recently shared a press release amplifying Governor Baker Proclaims July 10-16 as “Hurricane Preparedness Week” | Mass.gov. A partial transcription of the Proclamation is copied here and provides persuasive and practical advice for increasing your personal preparedness: Whereas, Many destructive and deadly tropical storms and hurricanes have caused damage in … Continue reading “Hurricane Preparedness Week” in Massachusetts, July 10-16

The "Connecting to Collections Care" team from FAIC (Foundation for Advancement in Conservation) is hosting a webinar highlighting emergency preparedness in cultural institutions. The session is focused on two specific, potentially catastrophic threats: wildfires and hurricanes. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 1p-2:30p. Free, but registration is required: Preparing for Extreme Weather: Fire … Continue reading Webinar, Aug 18: Preparing for Extreme Weather: Fire and Hurricane

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

Sign up to receive real-time weather notifications that include collections-related preservation tips when serious or inclement weather is about to strike. Now is an especially good time to do so, since the Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1st. COSTEP MA weather alerts are sent out when the National Weather Service forecasts a severe storm … Continue reading Subscribe to COSTEP MA Weather Alerts!

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