Risk Evaluation and Planning Program

Tools & Tips

Thank you for providing information to help Heritage Preservation determine the reach of the Risk Evaluation and Planning (REPP) pilot.

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Heritage Preservation developed assessment tools and planning guidelines for the benefit of the assessors and museums participating in REPP. These resources can now be used by any institution to improve preparedness and to facilitate communication with preservation and emergency professionals who may be working with them.

Any person may reproduce any portion of the REPP material subject to the following conditions:

The material may be used for non-commercial purposes only.
The material may not be modified in any way.
Any copy of any portion of the material must credit Heritage Preservation and the Risk Evaluation and Planning Program.

Please contact us with any questions or comments about these resources or their use.

Unless otherwise noted, all resources are in PDF format.


	The project application and a site questionnaire can be used as institutional self-study tools. Many REPP applicants commented on how much they learned about their facilities just by completing these forms.
PDF (100KB)or Excel (108KB)	The risk prioritization worksheet is a tool to help rate risks based on the likelihood of occurrence and severity of potential damage. During the REPP pilot, this worksheet was completed by the assessors with input from museum staff. We recommend that the worksheet be used with guidance from the local emergency management agency or fire department.
	Used in conjunction with the risk prioritization worksheet, the walk-through checklist helps staff identify a variety of conditions that may make institutions more susceptible to internal and external hazards.
	Instructions for using the Worksheet and Checklist in combination.
	Lists of tips provide guidance on: Getting started on preparedness Mitigation Basic contents of an emergency plan Steps for developing a plan

The Risk Evaluation and Planning Program was developed by Heritage Preservation and funded with a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.