Stark County Heritage Emergency Response Team

06/04/2026

Reminder that there is still time to register for Stark-HERT's Risk Assessment and Disaster Planning Workshop, Tuesday, June 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH.

Conducting the workshop will be Tom Clareson, Senior Consultant for Digital & Preservation Services at Lyrasis—a nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to support enduring access to the world’s shared academic, scientific, and cultural heritage resources.

Tom, who is a Northeast Ohio native, has served over 20 years at Lyrasis, consulting and teaching nationally and internationally on preservation, disaster preparedness, digitization, digital preservation, special collections/archives, funding, strategic planning, and advocacy for libraries, archives, and museums.

Attendees will gain the tools and resources needed to assess and mitigate risks, learn how to develop and update disaster preparedness plans, and understand how institutions can collaborate on disaster response efforts regionally. The workshop will include a walk-through of our host site to look at risks you can consider in your own building. If you have a disaster plan—old, new, or in need of updating—feel free to bring it to this workshop.

Please register by this coming Monday, June 8. The registration fee is $50. Attendees have the option of adding on a boxed lunch to their order for $10. Additional lunch options are available at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

To register go to:

Join your fellow heritage professionals to ensure your site is fully prepared and ready for the next possible emergency on June 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

05/05/2026

02/05/2026

Here are some great resources from the American Alliance of Museums on preparing for severe winter weather.

In support of organizations that find themselves in the path of a potential disaster we have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare and recover. AAM is a member of the Heritage Emergency …

02/02/2026

Groundhog Day has arrived and once again, meteorologists all over the country may be grimacing as our furry forecaster takes center stage. Although he’s very cute and surly, Phil has maintained a 30% accuracy over the past decade. But we’re just here to report the facts—shadow or no shadow—not his merit as a meteorologist.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today. If he’s right, keep those coats and gloves out and hunker down for another six weeks of winter weather. We’re pulling out the hot cocoa as we speak.

See Phil’s past predictions and the climate data that followed his prognostication: http://bit.ly/GroundhogsAndClimate

01/27/2026

Temperatures will continue to be in the teens until next week. Here are some tips from the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts for winterizing your historic building.

In order to face conservation challenges for collection care, winter seasons offer a great opportunity for planning preservation programs and put in place large-scale renovation projects. Whether the institution closes or remains open to public, proper winterizing strategies need to be carefully add...

10/15/2025

Attention all Stark County Heritage the the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board (OHRAB) and the Ohio Preservation Council (OPC) is offering Ohio Preservation Kits. See link on how to apply.

Ohio Preservation Kits Project: Supporting Preservation in Ohio Posted on October 3, 2025 by Fred Previts The Ohio Preservation Kits Project is a collaborative initiative between the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board (OHRAB) and the Ohio Preservation Council (OPC), designed to empower small cul...

09/18/2025

09/18/2025

Heavy rains & possible flash floods are possible in various areas nationwide this week. Stay alert, listen to your local officials for changing weather conditions & download the FEMA app to get forecast updates in your area: fema.gov/app

08/13/2025

A great opportunity for heritage professionals:

2025 Call for Applications When: December 8–12, 2025 Place: Washington, DC Where to apply: HEART...

05/20/2025

The Canton Museum of Art will be hosting a two-day ALICE Instructor Certification Training Course on October 29th and 30th, 2025 from 8am-5pm. This 2-Day Instructor training course is designed to teach participants the skills and strategies to increase survivability during the gap between the time a violent event occurs and, law enforcement arrives. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be a Certified ALICE Instructor and will have the knowledge and resources to train others in your community.

Training includes:
Background: Statistics and information about active shooter situations and why ALICE Training is effective.
ALICE Concept: Detailed overview of ALICE Training and the liability of proactive vs. passive response strategies.
Physical Drill: Experience live scenario drills that compare a static vs. active ALICE response.
Effective Training: Strategies and materials to become an effective ALICE instructor in your organization.

If interested, please click the link and fill out the form, there is no upfront cost when completing the interest form. Please feel free to share the flyer and information with anyone or any other organization that may be interested in attending (schools, hospitals, government agencies, police departments, house of worship, museums, non-profits, etc.) who may be interested.

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