AICCM Disaster Preparedness Calendar

This article was first published by AICCM.

Australia is experiencing an increasing number of natural disasters, some truly devastating in their impact. While there are some disasters that we can’t prevent, we can reduce their impact on our collections by:

  • Practicing risk reduction
  • Focusing on disaster preparedness
  • Reviewing policies
  • Developing resilient communities

AICCM has developed a Disaster Preparedness Calendar to help cultural organisations act in a timely manner and be prepared for the hazards prominent in their region.

The AICCM Disaster Preparedness Calendar is designed to assist cultural organisations in being more prepared for the types of disasters likely to impact their region.  Take a moment to look through the calendar, you will see various reminders on specific dates throughout the year.  Some of these are annual, such as changing the batteries in your smoke detector, others are more frequent, such as clearing gutters.  These activities can help keep you and your organisation be ready to respond to emergencies that might strike your locality.