Emergency Planning and Recovery Services

  • Develop customized emergency and disaster response plans for your collection.

  • Conduct risk assessments for your home, collection storage areas, and outdoor environments.

  • Identify vulnerabilities for specific materials, including works on paper, paintings, sculptures, and antiques.

  • Coordinate trusted conservators, art handlers, and transport specialists from a vetted statewide network.

  • Advise on local and fine art storage solutions, both temporary and long-term.

  • Document and catalog collections to assist in emergency preparedness and recovery.

  • Serve as your advocate to prioritize the care and recovery of your collection during and after an event.

  • Assist with post-event response planning and coordination of conservation, transport, and claims support.

We offer customized emergency preparedness and collection care planning services designed to help clients safeguard their valuables. Whether you're a private collector, estate manager, or cultural institution, we help you understand the full scope of your collection—both its sentimental and financial value—and identify potential risks from environmental factors, natural disasters, and the unique vulnerabilities of your home or storage environment. We provide guidance on valuation types (such as Fair Market vs. Insurance Value), offer support for inventory management, and help you prioritize items for protection based on condition, significance, and replacement complexity.

Our services include developing tailored emergency response plans, documenting and cataloging collections, and recommending onsite or offsite storage options that align with your specific needs. We also advise on when and how to involve professionals—such as appraisers, conservators, or art handlers—especially for high-value or high-risk works like outdoor sculpture, paper-based items, or antique furniture. With a practical, hands-on approach, we equip clients with the tools, resources, and insight needed to confidently preserve and protect their collections now and for the future.