[MassHistPres] Updates from COSTEP MA

[Doherty, Jennifer (SEC)]

This information is provided by COSTEP MA, not the Massachusetts Historical Commission. If you have questions, please contact COSTEP MA directly.

News from COSTEP MA (Coordinated Statewide Emergency Preparedness Massachusetts)
Free Webinars
Links to registrations and additional information are available on the COSTEP MA website (https://mblc.state.ma.us/costepma):

*         Nov 2, 8:30a-10a: "Climate Risk Webinar for Boston Cultural Trustees," hosted by the Boston Green Ribbon Commission.

o   This webinar is specifically developed for trustee fiduciaries of Boston's cultural institutions. The GRC invites and encourages all cultural institution board members, especially those in positions of legal, audit, and finance responsibility, and Executive Directors.

*         Sept 22, 3p-4p: "Civil Legal Issues of Natural Disasters: Libraries Can Help," hosted by WebJunction/OCLC.

o   Natural disasters strike everywhere. In their wake, communities are left reeling and many people turn to their libraries for support and information. Join this webinar to learn how to apply reference skills to support community members through this civil legal turmoil and guide them toward positive outcomes.

*         Recording Available: "Preparing for Extreme Weather: Fire and Hurricane," hosted by Connecting to Collections Care/FAIC.

o   In this webinar we will feature two examples of extreme weather, wildfires and hurricanes, and how staff at two institutions dealt with preparation, impact, and ramifications for these common types of extreme weather.


Conferences & Trainings
Links to registrations and additional information are available on the COSTEP MA website (https://mblc.state.ma.us/costepma):

*         Sept 12-13: Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference 2022, hosted by Salem (MA) Preservation Partners ($).

o   Salem and surrounding communities are witnessing first-hand the damaging effects of climate change on historic properties and neighborhoods. Vested partners are tasked to identify and implement adaptation tools to make historic buildings and neighborhoods more resilient and sustainable. This conference will explore these tools including nontraditional solutions, experimental approaches and alternative building materials.

*         Sept-Nov (5 virtual sessions): Emergency Workshop Series, hosted by Association or Registrars and Collections Specialists ($).

o   During this five-part workshop series, Registrars, Collection Specialists, and other Museum Professionals will be presented with in-depth training on collections emergency preparedness and response.


Subscribe to COSTEP MA Weather Alerts!
Click here to learn how to opt-in to receive real-time weather notifications<https://mblc.state.ma.us/costepma/index.php/2022/05/10/subscribe-to-costep-ma-weather-alerts/> that include collections-related preservation tips when serious or inclement weather is about to strike. COSTEP MA weather alerts are sent out when the National Weather Service forecasts a severe storm or weather event.


COMING SOON! Disaster Kit Giveaway
Next month, COSTEP MA will distribute a limited supply of collections-response disaster kits to subscribers who demonstrate a commitment in enhancing their emergency preparedness. We have yet to determine the criteria for eligibility but stay tuned for more details. Thanks to the organizations that made this possible - the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) and the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT).

($425 value each, https://www.universityproducts.com/disaster-recovery-kit.html)


Jennifer B. Doherty
Local Government Programs Coordinator
Massachusetts Historical Commission
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125-3314
Office: (617) 727-8470
Remote: (617) 807-0685
Jennifer.Doherty at sec.state.ma.us<mailto:Jennifer.Doherty at sec.state.ma.us>

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