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Cultural Heritage recovery for water damaged objects

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Severe weather events leading to flooding have become increasingly frequent, causing widespread devastation to communities worldwide. The impact of such disasters is far-reaching, affecting lives, livelihoods, and cultural heritage.

The ICOM-CC Directory Board and members extend their heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by these events. Our thoughts are with the families who have suffered losses and the communities facing significant hardships.

Immediate responses to such disasters prioritize humanitarian and technical assistance. As floodwaters recede, the scale of destruction becomes evident. Alongside the loss of infrastructure and homes, cultural heritage institutions and collections often face significant damage. Local first-aid disaster responders and cultural heritage rescue teams play a critical role in assessing and mitigating these losses. Additionally, personal belongings and treasures, while deeply affected, can often be salvaged if proper guidelines are followed.

As the International Committee for Conservation of the International Council of Museums (ICOM-CC), we recognize the essential efforts required to safeguard, recover, and stabilize cultural heritage and the communities connected to it. We pledge our solidarity and support by providing resources and a network for expertise in disaster response, recovery, and rebuilding.

We encourage cultural heritage responders and affected individuals to consult the guidelines available on our ICOM-CC website for recovering water-damaged objects. These resources are designed to assist both professionals and citizens in taking appropriate actions during recovery efforts. Additional language versions will be made available as they are developed. Please feel free to reach out to your local ICOM/ICOM-CC network for further advice or assistance.

Additional languages will be added as developed.

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