#ARCSchat #MayDayPrep Virtual TableTop Livestream May 4 & ER Programming Sub-Committee Feature ARCS Update Vol 6 | Update 9
May 3, 2021 | ARCS News#ARCSchat May 4th #MayDayPrep
Join #ARCSchat, the ARCS Emergency Programming Sub-Committee, National Heritage Responders, and the AIC Emergency Committee on May 4th as they join forces to bring you a disaster virtual tabletop exercise just in time for FAIC’s annual #maydayprep program.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
1:00 p.m. ET
YouTube Live
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Committee Feature - Emergency Programming Sub-Committee
The ARCS Emergency Programming Sub-Committee is charged with the development and implementation of emergency preparedness and response resources, training, and programs for registrars and collection stewards. The sub-committee provides diverse types of emergency preparedness and resources using different delivery methods, such as social media, website downloads, webinars, and videos. Through these resources, the aim is to empower collection stewards and registrars to be proactive in emergency mitigation, preparedness, and response.
Highlighted below are some of the exciting new projects this active committee has been working on!
ARCS is the newest member of Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF)
HENTF, co-sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Smithsonian Institution, is a partnership of 60 national service organizations and federal agencies. Their mission is to protect cultural heritage in our nation’s states, tribes, territories, and local communities from damaging effects of disasters and emergencies. Members of the ARCS Emergency Programming Sub-Committee will be representing ARCS’ interest at HENTF meetings. As a member, ARCS will participate in program development, information dissemination, and provide assistance, if needed, to cultural institutions impacted by disasters. To learn more about HENTF visit: https://culturalrescue.si.edu/hentf/
Publication: A Path Forward from Discovery: Emergency Pest Control Measures
The ARCS Emergency Programming Sub-Committee presents "A Path Forward from Discovery: Emergency Pest Control Measures," a resource for those faced with the need to eradicate pests from their cultural institutions. This is a two-tiered resource comprising an infographic which provides a quick visual snapshot of the possible path forward and a supplemental document with step-by-step instructions and additional resources.
View this and other resources here: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/emergency-sub-committee-programs
Video: Safety First! Personal Protective Equipment for Collection Emergencies
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the main source of protection for staff or volunteers working in collection emergency response. Are your emergency responders properly geared up? Check out this short video from the ARCS Emergency Programming Sub-Committee and friends to get a quick overview of important PPE to have on hand. Resources used include PPE for Emergency Response and Recovery Workers from OSHA, Personal Protective Equipment for Emergency Response from NIOSH/CDC, and Emergency Response Resources from the CDC.
Sponsor Feature - Total Fine Arts
Thanks to our Silver Sponsor Total Fine Arts for its support of ARCS! For a full list of all of our sponsors, please visit: 2019-2020 Sponsors
Upcoming Events and News
ARCS Leadership Series: Leading Museum Teams in a VUCA World May 6th, May 27th & June 17th, 2021 1:00 p.m. ET
Leading teams in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world is an ongoing challenge for nonprofit and museum professionals. The pandemic complicated these challenges, moving us to strengthen our skills in resolving problems and engage opportunities to enhance our organizations. This 3-part webinar series will feature interactive sessions that introduce and apply perspectives on leading, communicating, and facilitating teams in nonprofit organizations and museums to help meet these complex challenges.
ARCS Board Elections 2021-2023
Are you an active ARCS Member? Have you voted for our new slate of candidates for the Board of Directors serving for a term from 2021-2023? You have until May 11, 2021 to vote. If you haven’t received your ballot in your inbox, please email us at info@arcsinfo.org.
