Community Engagement & Impact

Firestorm: The Museum's Response to a Major Disaster

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In October 2017, a firestorm in California became one of the largest natural disasters in American history. Learn how local museums responded, and consider their role in addressing community crisis—providing refuge, documenting the events, and leading the recovery process. The presenters, who collectively have experienced fire, hurricanes, and earthquakes, will outline steps taken to serve the community through collaborative art-making, outreach, exhibitions, educational programs, and archival documentation.

Learning Objectives:

• Plan at least three activities that would engage community participants in a post-disaster situation.
• List five reasons why inclusiveness and outreach to a diverse community improve public relations beyond the immediacy of a disaster.
• Learn how to develop community plans and emergency protocols that will prepare museum staff for a natural disaster.

Presenter(s)

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  Jeff Nathanson

  Executive Director and Curator of Art
  Museum of Sonoma County
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  Eric Stanley

  Associate Director and Curator of History
  Museums of Sonoma County