ADAH staff work with state and local agencies to protect records, photographs, and other cultural resources from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies.
We offer resources, consultation, and on-site assistance after an emergency as well as training and planning information for creating emergency preparedness and response plans before a disaster strikes.
When an emergency occurs, the first priority is always life safety. After stabilization, call or email our staff listed at the bottom of this page for assistance with salvaging your records.
Free App: Emergency Response and Salvage
Search for ERS: Emergency Response and Salvage
Download a free app based on Historic Preservation’s Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel. As defined by Heritage Preservation, “this app outlines critical stages of disaster response and provides practical salvage tips for nine types of collections, from photographs to natural history specimens.”
[NOTE: This app is no longer being actively supported but may still be downloaded.]