1. Disaster/Emergency Planning for Museums & Galleries Katherine Duvall MD, MPH, MS Co-Director, Health in the Arts Program University of Illinois at Chicago

2. OSHA Requirement Every employer must have an emergency action plan (29 CFR 1910.38)

3. Recommendations after September 11th Review existing plan Consider additions for potential terrorism events

4. Basic Considerations of Plan Purpose Key personnel Evacuation Procedures for those “staying behind” Employee accountability Rescue/medical duties Outside emergency personnel Alarm System Training

5. Basic Components of Emergency Plan Set up planning team with leader Analyze hazards and capabilities Analyze vulnerabilities Assess impact on employees, property, and business Develop plan Implement Plan – Training – Drills

6. Special Considerations Security Communications Life safety—employees and visitors Property protection Community outreach Recovery

7. Special Concerns for Museums/Galleries Protecting visitors Security Receiving art items/artifacts from other countries

8. Review of Existing Plan- Consider: Increase frequency of evacuation drills Increase number of first responders Increase frequency of personnel updates Increase security

9. Terrorist Tactics Biological – Spores (anthrax) – Bacteria – Toxins – Viruses

10. Terrorist Tactics (continued) Chemical – Nerve agents – Corrosives – Heavy Metals – Pesticides – Solvents

11. Terrorist Tactics (Continued) Radiation Explosion/Fire/Bomb Water/Food supply

12. Additions to Plan- Consider: Mail handling instructions and voluntary personal protection equipment Protocol for handling materials coming from outside USA Emergency supplies Clear protocol for who to call – Police – Chicago Health Department – FBI

13. Assess Likelihood of Being A Target May consider “tiered” approach If threat imminent, increase level of preparedness – Possibly closing museum – Essential personnel only – Additional security and property protection

14. Summary Review emergency plan Add to plan for protection against terrorism Communicate with local emergency personnel regarding plan Consider medical input

15. Resources www.bt.cdc.gov www.fema.gov/pte/gaheop.htm www.OSHA.gov/bioterrorism/anthrax/matri x/index.htm/ www.OSHA.gov/bioterrorism/anthrax/