Emergency Preparedness Resources

Thank You to Our Lifeline Sponsors!

When disaster strikes, lifelines to recovery and support are crucial. We thank the following business for their Lifeline support of the 2023 MayDay Appeal:

Backstage Library Works

Backstage Library Works

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Hollinger Metal Edge Inc.

Hollinger Metal Edge Inc.

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Conserv

Conserv

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NEDCC

Northeast Document Conservation Center

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Gaylord Archival

Gaylord Archival

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Polygon

Polygon

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Resources

AIC & FAIC

The American Institute for the Conservation (AIC) of Historic and Artistic Works and the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) support conservation education, research, and outreach activities that increase understanding of our global cultural heritage.

The Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF)

Co-sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Smithsonian Institution, HENTF is a partnership of 60 national service organizations and federal agencies.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Ready.gov provides a wealth of disaster planning and response tips organized by type of event.

ArtsReady

Provides links to guidance and aid for artists and arts organizations. Scroll down to the Recovery heading.

National Heritage Responders (NHR) responds to the needs of cultural institutions and the public during emergencies and disasters through coordinated efforts with first responders, state agencies, vendors, and the public.

American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)

Conserv

Join experts like entomologist Pat Kelley (Insects Limited) and emergency response consultant Rebecca Kennedy (Curae Collections Care) for deep dives into IPM and dealing with water emergencies. Each series consists of three hour-long webinars.

The recordings are free and available whenever you need them.

Contact Us

If your organization has online resources that you’d like to share, please send them to us at rjulson@statearchivists.org.