Saving Collections: Build Your Disaster Plan – A Free Virtual Workshop

The Capital New York Alliance for Response invites you to participate in an innovative free program designed to help institutions like yours build a disaster plan in just six months! Attend four virtual two-hour seminars presented by leaders in the field of emergency preparedness and response. Virtual office hours between seminars will provide an opportunity for consultation and support.

Objectives:
1. Mitigate the risks to your collections and institutions
2. Build your confidence in emergency preparedness and response
3. Complete your disaster plan!

Who should attend?
Administrators and staff responsible for the protection of cultural collections. Priority will be given to participants from the Capital NY Alliance for Response region, which encompasses Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties.

What’s the schedule?
Four virtual bimonthly seminars will be presented bimonthly. Anticipate each seminar lasting not more than two hours. Interim homework and virtual office hours will ensure that goals are met, and participants supported.

How do I apply?

Please complete the registration form demonstrating your institution’s commitment to your participation and program goals. Participation on by two staff members from a single institution is encouraged.

Register Here

RSVP Please let us know by Monday, November 2, 2020 if you wish to participate. Participation on is first come, first served. Questions? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us at DHS@nysed.gov.