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PREP CONCLUSION
IV. CONCLUSION
As stated in the introduction, the text of this manual is produced as
a guide for developing a site-specific disaster plan and resource list.
There is not a template in this manual because it is essential for an
institution to experience the process of disaster planning. Disaster planning
means fully investigating strengths and weaknesses, analyzing the potential
and probability of disastrous occurrences, and, perhaps most importantly,
providing a means for a museum's staff, trustees, and volunteers to work
efficiently in the face of a disaster.
Prepare by examining the types of disasters to which you are most susceptible.
However, never forget you are vulnerable to nearly all disaster types
and address even the obscure just in case!
It is also necessary to analyze staff and provide appropriate training
to those best suited to specific tasks. This will provide optimum disaster
mitigation. In addition, a full understanding of the facility is vital
and a complete plan will address these issues. Equally important' is community
utilization: know who and what is available in a time of need, as well
as how to access these resources. Efficient utilization of resources is
additionally essential and a plan needs to keep such information current
and accessible.
Keeping one's plan and resource material current is also
basic. Remember that staff, volunteers, trustees, and outside resources
change. A useful disaster plan cannot be completed and relegated to the
bookcase. It must be regularly reviewed, updated, and practiced. Only
in this way can maximum response be assured.
The editors hope users of this manual will apply these guidelines to their
institutional needs. The Texas Association of Museums is committed to
assisting museums in their efforts to meet acceptable museum standards.
A comprehensive disaster plan and resource manual is a major contribution
toward this goal. Participation in workshops .such as those provided at
annual museum meetings, regional group meetings, and affinity group workshops
will continue this process.
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