[MassHistPres] Disaster Planning Program in Worcester

[SCeccacci at aol.com]

Preservation Worcester; Lamoureux-Pagano Associates, Architects; and COSTEP 
 MA 
present
 
It Could Happen Here:
Is Your Organization Prepared for  Disaster?

Gregor Trinkaus‐Randall
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
5:30  pm
Saxe Room, Worcester Public Library, 2 Salem Square,  Worcester

This program will include a presentation outlining the elements of  a good 
disaster preparedness plan, followed by a panel discussion with  
representatives of Worcester area organizations that have disaster plans already  in 
force, who will discuss the ins and outs of planning and plan  management.

Following the 2011 tornado in western Massachusetts and Superstorm Sandy in 
 2012, it became clear, statewide, that many cultural institutions and  
organizations had no plan for how to respond to an unexpected disaster. The  
unfortunate loss of landmark buildings and irreplaceable museum and library  
collections emphasized the value of planning ahead.

It is difficult to imagine that a fire, flood, or hurricane could ever  
happen to us, but disaster can strike anywhere – and unexpectedly. Planning  
ahead offers quicker access to emergency resources, services, and technical  
assistance, which can make the difference between the preservation and loss 
of  historic buildings, valuable collections, archives, and artifacts.

Speaker Gregor Trinkaus‐Randall, is trained in disaster preparedness and  
response.  A member of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, he  
is a specialist in the preservation of library and archival materials. As  co
‐chairman of COSTEP MA (Coordinated Statewide Emergency Preparedness in  
Massachusetts), he has worked to develop a statewide emergency response  
framework for cultural resources in the event of a disaster.

COSTEP MA is a collaborative of representatives of cultural and historical  
institutions and agencies, as well as first responder and emergency 
management  professionals from federal, state, and municipal governments. To learn 
more  about COSTEP MA and the need for disaster preparedness, see the 
following sites: 
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R5p_yT801I&feature=youtu.be
_www.mass.gov/mblc/costepma_ (http://www.mass.gov/mblc/costepma) 

This program will be of interest to area historical commissions, historical 
 societies, libraries, and museums, as well as owners of historic houses,  
personal libraries and collections.

Admission is free of charge. Registration is suggested but not required.  
For more information, or to register:
call 508‐754‐8760 or email _info at preservationworcester.org_ 
(mailto:info at preservationworcester.org)
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