Disaster Preparedness
Because a collection that has no emergency plan has already made a decision.
Overview
Disaster preparedness is not simply a matter of having a plan. It requires understanding what threats are realistic for a given collection, what resources are available to respond, and what decisions need to be made before an emergency — not during one.
Endangered Heritage provides disaster preparedness planning for collection-holding institutions of all sizes. From volunteer-staffed regional museums to multi-site national institutions, we develop emergency response frameworks that are practical, achievable and regularly tested. Our preparedness work reduces both the likelihood and consequence of collection loss.
What We Cover
- Institutions with no documented emergency response procedure.
- Collections in buildings vulnerable to flooding, fire or structural failure.
- Organisations with volunteer workforces and limited emergency response capacity.
Our Approach
Effective disaster preparedness begins with an honest assessment of what could realistically go wrong and what the organisation is capable of doing in response. We work with institutions to identify their most significant risks, develop response priorities, train staff and volunteers, establish external support networks and document procedures that can be followed under pressure.
Our emergency response plans are designed for real conditions — written for the people who will use them, tested against plausible scenarios and reviewed regularly as conditions change.
Deliverables
- Disaster preparedness assessment
- Emergency response plan
- Collection salvage priorities document
- Staff and volunteer training
- External response network documentation
Begin a Conversation
Ready to discuss Disaster Preparedness?
We work with a small number of institutions each year. If this service addresses a challenge your organisation faces, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss it.