Collecting Institutions: Prepare for Hurricane Matthew
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2016
Contact: Jessica Unger Phone: 202.661.8069 Email: junger@conservation-us.org
Collecting Institutions: Prepare for Hurricane Matthew
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Hurricane Matthew is expected to move north along the east coast of the U.S. later this week and into the weekend. Even if the eye of the storm remains offshore, hurricane or tropical force conditions could still impact coastal states, with Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas expected to see the effect in the coming days. Those in the storm’s path should prepare for possible wind and water damage.
The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation (FAIC) offers free emergency response assistance to cultural organizations impacted by the storm. Please help ensure that staff members of collecting institutions are aware of these resources in advance of Matthew’s impact:
Information on disaster recovery and salvage for impacted collections can be found online at www.conservation-us.org/disaster
A free mobile application provides the same salvage guidance offered in the award-winning “Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel.” You can download the application by visiting www.conservation-us.org/wheel
The National Heritage Responders, a team of trained conservators and collections care professionals, are available to provide advice on the phone via a free 24-hour hotline at 202.661.8068
National Heritage Responders are also available on conduct on-site assessments and provide guidance on salvage. Call the hotline (202.661.8068) to request assistance
Collecting institutions are encouraged to all that you can to stabilize your collections before the storm hits, while also making sure that your response contact lists and resources are ready to use should your institution be impacted.
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