Conduct risk assessment

• Identify the hazards
  • State of Vermont assesses natural hazards in the  State Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018)
• Assess the risks
• Implement appropriate mitigation measures
• Monitor and reassess risks

More information and checklists:

FEMA’s  Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process

Risk assessment from Ready.gov

The Readiness Library from ArtsReady

Readiness webinars from Performing Arts Readiness

 

Create or update emergency plan

• Performing Arts Readiness Sample Emergency Plans
• Business continuity planning from Ready.gov

 

Build relationships with local emergency managers

• Working with Emergency Responders:  Tips for Cultural Institutions  from Heritage Preservation