Unexpected Allies How Cultural Heritage Contributes to Resilient Communities 12 th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Emmitsburg, MD June 3, 2009

Jane Long, Vice President, Emergency ProgramsJane Long, Vice President, Emergency Programs Heritage Preservation Tom Clareson, Senior Consultant for New Initiatives LyrasisTom Clareson, Senior Consultant for New Initiatives Lyrasis Gina Minks, Imaging and Preservation Services ManagerGina Minks, Imaging and Preservation Services Manager Amigos Library Services Lori Foley, Director of Preservation ServicesLori Foley, Director of Preservation Services Northeast Document Conservation Center Panelists

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 Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Cultural heritage includes: LibraryLibrary MuseumMuseum Historical SocietyHistorical Society ZooZoo ArboretumArboretum City ArchivesCity Archives GenealogyGenealogy

American museums, libraries, archives, historical societies, and scientific research organizations are visited 2.5 billion times a year. Over 4.8 billion artifacts are held in the public trust by more than 30,000 cultural heritage institutions in the US. Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Cultural heritage contributes to resiliency by: Cultural heritage contributes to resiliency by: Helping communities regain a sense of normalcy (“Open for business”)Helping communities regain a sense of normalcy (“Open for business”) Providing services and resources to citizensProviding services and resources to citizens  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

 Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A 80% of cultural heritage institutions in the US do not have an emergency plan with staff trained to carry it out Did you know? Beauvoir, the home of Jefferson Davis. Before Hurricane Katrina. After Hurricane Katrina. Flooded Library Leather Flight Jacket Moldy from Flood Water Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Hi! Do you keep a lot of toxic chemicals in your maintenanc e closet? These walls might not be in the same place the next time I’m here?!  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Did you know? Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Co-sponsored by 41 members, including IAEM, NEMA, Small Business Administration, National Park Service  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Incentives for preparednessIncentives for preparedness Information tools and training for cultural heritageInformation tools and training for cultural heritage Coordinated response to major eventsCoordinated response to major events Strategic alliances with emergency respondersStrategic alliances with emergency responders Advice for the publicAdvice for the publicwww.heritageemergency.org  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Risk Evaluation and Planning Program  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Brings local emergency managers and first responders to cultural heritage institutions for evaluation of risks Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Brings emergency responders and the cultural heritage community togetherBrings emergency responders and the cultural heritage community together Since 2003, successful one-day Forums in 8 cities and 4 California regionsSince 2003, successful one-day Forums in 8 cities and 4 California regions Impact on multiple levels:Impact on multiple levels:  Encouraging emergency planning  Fostering new community partnerships  Influencing local plans and policies  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Atlanta:first responders used listserv to track damage after tornados; volunteers rallied for recovery.Atlanta: first responders used listserv to track damage after tornados; volunteers rallied for recovery. Boston: cultural team integrated into the statewide emergency response plan.Boston: cultural team integrated into the statewide emergency response plan. New York City: co-sponsoring training programs with the city’s Office of Emergency Management.New York City: co-sponsoring training programs with the city’s Office of Emergency Management. Philadelphia: working with the city’s Emergency Management Office on multiple projects.Philadelphia: working with the city’s Emergency Management Office on multiple projects.  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Local Projects: Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Geographic Information System  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & APhiladelphia Alliance for Response Projects Corporate Emergency Access credentialing Getting cultural heritage signed up for the alert system Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

 Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Designed to help State Libraries, Archives, and Museums work with emergency managers to prepare for area-wide disastersDesigned to help State Libraries, Archives, and Museums work with emergency managers to prepare for area-wide disasters Primary goals of the frameworkPrimary goals of the framework Components of the processComponents of the process Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

 Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & Awww.heritagepreservation.org/AfR Find out more about Alliance for Response at: Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Campus Connections  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Campus libraries and museums often hold some of the university’s most valuable assets. Many times these assets are not taken into consideration when campus emergency plans are developed.

Campus Connections  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A University of Delaware Emergency Response Working Group for University Collections and Records is a network of 21 campus departments working together to protect cultural heritage. Delta State University (MS) Archive and Museum worked with campus safety officers and procurement service to develop an emergency plan. Miami University (OH) Williams Holmes McGuffey Museum is planning emergency training with the university fire department and has been brought into campus planning. Columbia College Chicago established a college-wide committee to write a cooperative disaster plan and create an in-house professional network. Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

 Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Planning Tools Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

 Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Incentives for Preparedness Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

 Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Incentives for Preparedness Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

 Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Simple Advice Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A For cultural heritage: And for the general public: Saving family treasures the right waySaving family treasures the right way Saving family treasures from sootSaving family treasures from soot

 Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Recovery Assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Training For cultural heritage professionals: response and salvageFor cultural heritage professionals: response and salvage  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A For you: heritage training coming soonFor you: heritage training coming soon

 Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Value in joint exercises

Collections Emergency Response Team  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A 60 cultural heritage professionals trained in emergency response by the American Institute for Conservation60 cultural heritage professionals trained in emergency response by the American Institute for Conservation Ready to deploy anytimeReady to deploy anytime Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

 Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Training and onsite assistance Practical information Practical information Partnership s YOU! Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A Web Resources For information about: Heritage Emergency National Task ForceHeritage Emergency National Task Force Risk Evaluation and Planning ProgramRisk Evaluation and Planning Program Alliance for Response (Philadelphia, COSTEP)Alliance for Response (Philadelphia, COSTEP) Field Guide to Emergency Response & Emergency Response and Salvage WheelField Guide to Emergency Response & Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel MayDay, Preparing to Preserve, Navigating Federal Disaster AidMayDay, Preparing to Preserve, Navigating Federal Disaster Aid For information about the online disaster planning tool For information about the Collections Emergency Response Team For information about cultural heritage training and services nationwide Discussion Outline  Understanding cultural heritage  The power of partnerships  Campus connections  Information resources, training, and onsite assistance  Q & A

Let us know what you think! Jane Long, Vice President, Emergency Programs, Heritage Preservation, Long, Vice President, Emergency Programs, Heritage Preservation, Tom Clareson, Senior Consultant for New Initiatives, Lyrasis, Clareson, Senior Consultant for New Initiatives, Lyrasis, Gina Minks, Imaging and Preservation Services Manager, Amigos Library Services, Minks, Imaging and Preservation Services Manager, Amigos Library Services, Lori Foley, Director of Preservation Services, Northeast Document Conservation Center, Foley, Director of Preservation Services, Northeast Document Conservation Center,