[SOA] Deadline for disaster planning workshop in Huntington, WV is fast approaching! Register by March 13th!

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PROTECTING COLLECTIONS: DISASTER PREVENTION, PLANNING, & RESPONSE
Presented by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts

Huntington, WV - March 27 and May 15, 2012 		

Cosponsored and hosted by
Huntington Museum of Art
		
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
One of the most important steps a cultural institution can take to safeguard its collections is to be prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster.  This two-part program will guide participants in risk mitigation, emergency planning and preparedness, response, and recovery.  

The two sessions are scheduled several weeks apart, in order to give attendees time to undertake several planning assignments.  Participants will be asked to prepare a short assignment prior to the program and additional assignments between the sessions.  

By the end of the second session, participants will: 

* Develop and complete an emergency preparedness and response plan.
* Learn how to train staff to implement the plan effectively.
* Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for collections.
* Learn how to use practical decision-making skills during an emergency or disaster.
* Have information on salvaging a variety of materials including books, documents, photos, and objects.

This program is intended for administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response, and decision-making in cultural institutions.  By registering for the program, the institution commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the program's disaster preparedness goals. 

This workshop was adapted from a program developed by - and is presented courtesy of - the Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS). 


LOCATIONS, DATES, & TIMES

Location:	Huntington Museum of Art
		2033 McCoy Road
		Huntington, WV 25701
		www.hmoa.org

When: 		Tuesday, March 27, 2012 & Tuesday, May 15, 2012
		8:30 AM - 4:30 PM


IMPORTANT NOTE 

This is a two-part program. By registering for this program, you are agreeing to participate in both the first and second sessions at only one location; the two sessions are scheduled several weeks apart in order to give attendees time to undertake several planning assignments.


REGISTRATION & FEES 
$140 	CCAHA members
$165	Non-members

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Tuesday March 13, 2012

Registration, secure credit card payment, and additional program information are available at:  http://www.cvent.com/d/bcqks1 

The Academy of Certified Archivists will award 10 Accreditation Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this program. For more information, go to: www.certifiedarchivists.org.

Major funding for this program was generously provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and The Pew Charitable Trusts, with additional support from The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.

To learn more about CCAHA and its programs and services, please visit www.ccaha.org.

QUESTIONS?  Call 215-545-0613 or email pso at ccaha.org



KIMBERLY MAGYAR
Preservation Services Assistant
264 S. 23RD STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA  19103
t 215.545.0613 f 215.735.9313
e KMAGYAR at CCAHA.ORG