In Case of Emergency
With all the reports of flooding in the Midwest, this might be a good time to point out that the Carter (and indeed, most museums in the U.S.), have very detailed disaster plans in place. If you’ve ever been “lucky” enough to be visiting the Carter when tornadoes brewed in the area, you’ve seen our disaster planning in action as you were whisked off to huddle in the basement with museum staff.
We also take the safety of our collections very seriously. We have plans for what to do with the artworks in the case of natural or man-made disasters, and how to clean up after the fact. Professional organizations like the American Association of Museums and the Texas Association of Museums also provide resources for disaster recovery.
The fact that institutions like the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art have saved most of their collection (see the comments in the post below for an update from their director, Terri Pitts) even in extreme circumstances stands as a testament to the exhaustive planning and professionalism of their museum staff. It also serves as a reminder why we spend so much time preparing for the worst case scenario. The fact is it could happen any time.
It is good to be prepared in everything because we can suffer disasters and emergencies unexpectedly.
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