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DHS Active Shooter Preparedness Program Fact Sheet
Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve quickly. In the midst of the chaos, anyone can play an integral role in mitigating the impacts of an active shooter incident. DHS …
Commercial Facilities Sector Resources
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides an array of cross-sector and sector-specific training programs and resources that are available to public and private secto…
Security of Soft Targets and Crowded Places Resource Guide
Soft targets and crowded places are increasingly appealing to terrorists and other extremist actors because of their relative accessibility and the large number of potential targets. This …
PSA (Protective Security Advisors) Program Fact Sheet
PSAs are trained critical infrastructure protection and vulnerability mitigation subject matter experts who facilitate local field activities in coordination with other Department of …
Vulnerability Assessments for Museums
Learn how your museum can increase its security and resilience through an Assist Visit and Infrastructure Survey Tool offered by the Protective Security Advisors (PSAs) Program. These free …
The Carbon Inventory Project and Collective Climate Action in the US Cultural Sector
The energy use of buildings is one of the largest sources of carbon emissions worldwide, at an estimated 40 percent of total emissions, and cultural institutions are no exception. The …
What Does a Curator of Sustainability Do? A Q&A with Chris Hobbs
In recent years, sustainability has gone from a buzzword for museums to an action step, as our organizations increasingly confront and prepare for the adverse effects of climate change on …
Elevating Sustainability Efforts in Museum Dining Operations
As museums encourage visitors to learn and think about what is possible, sustainability is no longer a behind-the-scenes activity. Beyond LEED-certified buildings and facilities operations, …
Steps to the Future: Discovery Museum Builds Toward Carbon Neutrality
The news about climate change, the environment, and the state of our planet is frightening and discouraging. In the face of it all, how do we create hope? According to noted conservation …
The Best Museum Bathrooms, According to Museum People
When you think of all the memorable, thoughtfully designed spaces in museums, the bathrooms may not be the first thing that come to mind. They aren’t usually considered the feather in an …
How Museum Educators Are Using Strategic Foresight to Address Climate Change
In this series of posts, EdCom’s Trends Committee is taking a deeper look at emerging phenomena identified in the 2021 edition of TrendsWatch from the Center for the Future of …
In Dubai, the Museum of the Future Conveys a Message
The New York Times explores how the newly opened Museum of the Future in Dubai used cutting-edge technology to design and construct its eye-catching building incised in Arabic script, …
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