Core Issues Briefing Series #4 - Disaster Preparedness for History Organizations and Sites - Live Webinar

Overview

How do you prepare for the worst at your history organization or site? Given increasing extreme weather conditions and other calamities, disaster planning has never been more important. While every history institution is susceptible to disasters of some kind, properly preparing for such events can promote more effective recovery. Attend this webinar to gain a deeper understanding of the risks an organization should consider and how to mitigate them.

This webinar is part of AASLH’s Core Issues Briefing Series, which offers consolidated access to the latest research, insights, and guidance on responding to the history sector’s most pressing issues. Click here to register for all six webinars in the series for a discount.

Details

DATE: January 28, 2026

TIME: 3:00 - 4:00 pm EASTERN (Remember to adjust for your time zone)

COST: $25 members/$45 nonmembers

ACCESS: You will be provided with instructions on how to access the live event upon registration.

Recording and Captioning 

We will record this event. Captioning is provided for the live event.

Learning Outcomes: Webinar participants will learn . . . 

• About the need for an emergency and disaster preparedness plan and how it can be used at their institution 

• About best practices and resources for developing actionable plans for a wide range of disasters 

• How to prioritize people over collections when it comes to disasters and other threats 

Who should attend this webinar? 

This Webinar is relevant to practitioners of all levels at history organizations of varied scopes, sizes, and locations with an interest in gaining key knowledge, insights, and techniques about the field’s most urgent issues and how to respond to them. No prior knowledge is necessary. 

Having issues registering? Please contact learn@aaslh.org

Please note AASLH's Notetaking Tools Policy: During webinars and online courses, the use of any AI notetaking tools such as meeting assistants is prohibited to ensure the confidentiality and security of the discussion. Our sessions are automatically recorded and transcribed for participants. AI tools will be removed from events by AASLH staff if they appear. Please contact us at learn@aaslh.org if you need to use AI tools for accessibility reasons.

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Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.