Disaster Preparedness for Museums
This session is designed to provide museum professionals with essential knowledge and skills to prepare for and respond effectively to various types of disasters. Attendees will hear from experts representing several International Committees, each discussing different aspects of disaster preparedness, from risk assessment to emergency response and recovery. Speakers will cover common disasters such as natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, hurricanes), fires, and man-made emergencies, while offering practical methodologies for creating disaster preparedness plans, handling damaged collections, and managing limited resources.