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Need assistance after the hurricane?
By Donna DiMichele | August 29, 2011
If Hurricane Irene caused damaged to cultural heritage collections there are specific resources to help in recovery. Professional conservators are available to help you assess collections damage and take the proper steps for recovery. Archives, libraries, historical and preservation societies, museums, and historic sites are all eligible.
Heritage Emergency National Task Force
Information on Major Disasters, reporting damage to a cultural institution or collections
If the damage is primarily to paper-based collections, contact Northeast Document Conservation Center Disaster Assistance Hotline 978-470-1010 Additional information
American Institute for Conservation (AIC), the national association of conservation professionals, offers free emergency response assistance to cultural organizations.
- Resource Center
- Call AIC’s 24-hour assistance number at 202.661.8068 for advice by phone.
- Call 202.661.8068 to arrange for a team to come to the site to complete damage assessments and help with salvage organization.
Office of Library and Information Services Disaster and Preservation page offers resources for coping with disasters.
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