Training: Disaster Awareness Workshops

The Iowa Museum Association, State Historical Society of Iowa, State Library of Iowa and Iowa Conservation & Preservation Consortium have partnered to produce a series of disaster awareness workshops in 2011.

Topics to be covered:

• What could happen?
• How to prepare for any emergency
• Who might be involved in planning?
• What are the first steps toward recovery?
• What resources are available in Iowa?
• How to identify priorities
• What supplies are needed?
• Volunteer assistance issues
• Continuity of Operations
• Insurance - how to pay for recovery

Designed for archivists, county recorders, genealogists, library staff, museum workers, volunteers, and anyone who cares about preserving our material heritage. General public is welcome.

View the brochure for more information.