Office of Cultural Education
Preservation and Disaster Recovery Resources
Resources for Cultural Institutions in New York State

This site lists selected resources that will be helpful in the event of an emergency or disaster threatening cultural materials. Become familiar with this site now so that you will know what steps you can take towards preventing disasters as well as how to deal with disasters and what assistance is available.

Is your institution experiencing a current or recent disaster? You can get immediate help from the resources listed on the emergency section.

Do you need guidance to help you with putting together a disaster plan and preventing damage to your collections and equipment? Read the planning section. For more information from other sources and topics not covered above, see the resources section.

Last Updated: April 24, 2009