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"Ready—Or Not": Cultural Heritage Disaster Preparedness Project

FREE Emergency preparedness Consultations and training in California


The “Ready—Or Not” Cultural Heritage Disaster Preparedness Project provides free emergency preparedness services to California organizations that care for cultural and historic resources (e.g., archives, libraries, museums, and tribal nations).

Working one-on-one with staff and volunteers at participating organizations, a team of California-based emergency preparedness consultants provide the following services:

  • On-site emergency preparedness assessments with customized reports
  • Remote consultations for disaster plan creation or updates
  • In-person wet salvage workshops
  • Online trainings and resources

Funded by the State of California and administered by the California State Library, the project runs through 2026.


Free Consultations

One-on-one consultations are a great place to start. We recommend beginning with an on-site emergency preparedness assessment, where an emergency preparedness consultation visits your site and delivers a customized report. From there, we can work with you remotely to create or revise a disaster plan based on your organization’s specific needs.

Already have a plan? We’re happy to consult with you about any concerns, gaps, or next steps.

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No-Cost Training and Resources

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your emergency response procedures, our hands-on workshops and online training sessions are designed to support you.

The "Ready—Or Not" team offers:

  • Wet salvage workshops across the state
  • A multi-session web course led by emergency preparedness experts
  • Self-paced and on-demand training
  • Free dPlan|ArtsReady subscriptions

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InformationAL WEbinars

Join the "Ready — Or Not" Cultural Heritage Disaster Preparedness Project team for an informative webinar covering the full scope of the initiative — from free consultation services to hands-on training opportunities. Discover how cultural heritage organizations in California can get involved, and bring your questions for a live Q&A with the project team.

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Pocket response resource (PRR)

The “Ready—Or Not” team has customized the dPlan|ArtsReady Pocket Response Resource for California cultural resource institutions. The “PRR” is a concise emergency response resource that can be edited to fit your organization, then tucked in your pocket or stored on your device for immediate access.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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TESTIMONIALS

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RECORDED INFORMATION SESSIONS

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NEWS

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PROJECT TIMELINE

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 This project is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. 

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