AIC-CERT Collections Emergency Response Team

AIC-CERT responds to the needs of cultural institutions during emergencies and disasters through coordinated efforts with first responders, state agencies, vendors and the public. For 24-hour assistance, call (202) 661-8068 or learn more about this new initiative.

Disaster Response & Recovery Guides and Information

• Emergency! If You're First...
• Caring for Water-Damaged Family Heirlooms and Other Valuables
• Salvaging Water-Damaged Textiles
• Saving Photographs After the Flood
• Health & Safety Information
• Conservation OnLine (CoOL) Disaster Portal

Related Resources from JAIC

• An Account Of The Conservation And Preservation Procedures Following A Fire At The Huntington Library And Art Gallery
• Rescuing Water-Damaged Textiles During The Los Angeles Riots
• The Recovery And Drying Of Textiles From A Deep Ocean Historic Shipwreck
• Earthquake Damage To Works Of Art In The Friuli Region Of Italy

Other Organizations with Disaster Response Information

• American Red Cross
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Heritage Preservation
• National Park Service (NPS)
• National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)