The New England Museum Association (NEMA) is sponsoring an 8-part risk evaluation and emergency planning course in partnership with the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC). The 8-part course will incorporate weekly live discussion sessions over Zoom between January 18th and March 8th from 10-11am ET. The registration fee is $125 to attend. More details … Continue reading New England Museum Association (NEMA) Risk Evaluation and Emergency Planning Course
Disaster Planning for Libraries and Cultural Institutions workshop – February 15
The New Jersey Cultural Alliance for Response (NJCAR) and the New Jersey State Library are hosting a free disaster planning workshop on Tuesday, February 15th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET. Presenter Ellen Korpar, Emergency Preparedness Consultant, will cover the disaster planning process and what goes into a disaster plan. More information is below: Planning … Continue reading Disaster Planning for Libraries and Cultural Institutions workshop – February 15
FAIC Accepting Applications for 2022 NHR Training
The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) is seeking volunteers to become National Heritage Responders. Interested individuals must be a member of AIC/FAIC to participate and the deadline to apply is December 15, 2021. Announcement below: Are you interested in becoming a National Heritage Responder? We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting … Continue reading FAIC Accepting Applications for 2022 NHR Training
Announcing 2021 Virtual HEART Week!
The Heritage Emergency Task Force (HENTF), a public-private partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Smithsonian, has announced that it is virtualizing its annual Heritage Emergency and Response Training (HEART). All events are virtual and free, but require registration. Below is the official notice from HENTF: After careful consideration of the continued … Continue reading Announcing 2021 Virtual HEART Week!
COSTEP MA supporting Emergency Preparedness Month
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
Nantucket Preservation Symposium (virtual) – Sep 9 & 10
Rescuing History: Nantucket in Response to Rising Seas Click here for more information, click here to REGISTER. Nantucket, Tuckernuck, and Muskeget comprise one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States. Our unique built and natural environment has long been recognized for its scenic beauty and historic and cultural importance. Yet, like … Continue reading Nantucket Preservation Symposium (virtual) – Sep 9 & 10
2 Emergency Planning training options
There are two virtual options for Emergency Workshops beginning in September. ARCS Emergency Workshop: 5 modules, sign up for whole or part of the workshop based on your needs (Cost $25 - $150). Every registration enters you to win a Conserv Starter Kit: ARCS Emergency Workshop Series. AIC Emergency Planning Workshop: 5 modules, must register … Continue reading 2 Emergency Planning training options
Establishing and Maintaining Emergency Supply Caches, webinar Sept 15
Wednesday, September 15th, 2-3 p.m. EDT Register to attend for free at: https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/establishing-and-maintaining-emergency-supply-caches The Foundation for the Advancement in Conservation is pleased to host representatives of two Alliance for Response Member Networks, for “Establishing and Maintaining Emergency Supply Caches.” Rachel Onuf, from the Vermont Arts & Culture Disaster and Resilience Network (VACDaRN), and Adrienne Berney, … Continue reading Establishing and Maintaining Emergency Supply Caches, webinar Sept 15
GRCx event Sept 14
The Boston Green Ribbon Commission Climate Action Exchange ("GRCx") is an interactive virtual program series designed to accelerate the implementation of the City of Boston's Climate Action Plan by providing high-quality, useful content on climate resilience and carbon mitigation to the Boston community. Links to recordings of past events are available. On September 14, 8:30a … Continue reading GRCx event Sept 14
Event Announcement, Sept 13 & 14 – KEEPING HISTORY ABOVE WATER: SALEM 2021
The City of Salem's Preservation Partners, together with Keeping History Above Water, a national initiative of the Newport Restoration Foundation, will host a two-day event in Salem focused on addressing climate change impacts to historic resources. "Preservation in a Changing Climate" September 13 & 14, 2021 Morse Auditorium at the Peabody Essex Museum (also virtual)Registration: … Continue reading Event Announcement, Sept 13 & 14 – KEEPING HISTORY ABOVE WATER: SALEM 2021