WORKSHOP: Flood recovery

WORKSHOP: Flood recovery

Join us for this hands-on workshop on salvaging collection items damaged by flood water and other water related disasters.

By Australian Museums and Galleries Assoc. Victoria

Date and time

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AEST

Location

Royal Exhibition Building

9 Nicholson Street Carlton, VIC 3053 Australia

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About this event

  • 7 hours

This hands-on workshop focusing on flood recovery will provide participants with the skills required to assist in salvaging collection items damaged by flood and other water related disasters. The workshop will cover:


  • A presentation and discussion on disaster preparedness and recovery with a focus on floods and water related disasters.
  • An overview of the challenges faced during flood recovery.
  • Introduction to best practice procedures for identifying, prioritising, and salvaging water damaged collection items.
  • An opportunity to practice recovery techniques including the safe handling of water-logged materials and drying methods.


Participants will gain a greater understanding of the challenges faced during flood recovery and the confidence to assist in future recovery efforts.

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Australian Museums and Galleries Assoc. Victoria

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