11 July 2011 |
Contact: Cindy Thompson |
BELFOR USA SPONSORS 2011 REPRINTING OF HERITAGE PRESERVATION’S
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND SALVAGE WHEEL
Heritage Preservation is pleased to announce a new printing of the popular Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel, generously sponsored by BELFOR USA. To celebrate this new sponsorship, Heritage Preservation is offering the Wheel at special sale prices from now through September 5, 2011.
BELFOR USA has long been a supporter of Heritage Preservation’s Alliance for Response initiative and other important programs that project cultural heritage from disasters. Heritage Preservation President Larry Reger said, “We are grateful for BELFOR USA’s continued partnership and interest in protecting our nation’s heritage, especially through the Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel.”
No better time to be prepared
From burst pipes to region–wide floods, a disaster can affect cultural institutions at any time. As the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season begins, there is no better time to ensure that collections of art, artifacts, books, manuscripts, records, and historic sites are prepared for an emergency.
The 2011 edition of the Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel helps you protect precious collections and significant records, find reliable information instantly, and save damaged objects. One side outlines critical stages of disaster response, such as stabilizing the environment and assessing damage, while the other provides practical salvage tips for nine types of collections: books and documents, photographs, electronic records, paintings, and more. A water-resistant coating and magnets allow for easy access in an emergency.
Wheel sale!
In honor of the new BELFOR sponsorship, Heritage Preservation is offering the Wheel at special sale prices from now through September 5, 2011. Visit Heritage Preservation’s bookstore today to take advantage of this limited time offer!
The Wheel is one of numerous resources on emergency preparedness and response created by Heritage Preservation on behalf of the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, a partnership of 41 national service organizations and federal agencies created to protect cultural heritage from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies.
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The Heritage Emergency National Task Force s a partnership of 40 government agencies and national service organizations formed in 1995. An initiative of Heritage Preservation and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Task Force has helped to protect cultural heritage from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies. Find valuable disaster resources at the Task Force Web site, www.heritageemergency.org
Heritage Preservation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the United States. By identifying risks, developing innovative programs, and providing broad public access to expert advice, Heritage Preservation assists museums, libraries, archives, historic preservation and other organizations, as well as individuals, in caring for our endangered heritage.
