Floods
Ever since Lake Agassiz had domain over our province, we have been a flood plain. A fact that we are reminded of every spring as we watch the snow melt and the rivers begin to rise.
To discover how vulnerable your museum and outbuildings are if waters rise, we suggest having a site visit from the professional conservator from our Cultural Stewardship Program (CSP). The conservator will point out areas of concern and make suggestions on how best to mitigate potential flood damage and how to recover if the worst does happen.
Another suggestion is to visit the Province's flood notices and updates website.
Here is a List of Suppliers if you're looking to stock up on your supplies.
Apply for a Site Visit from the CSP Conservator to assess and help mitigate potential flood or water damage.
If you'd like more information contact CSP Conservator Heather Beerling at conservator(at) museumsmanitoba(dot)com.
If your museum has suffered recent flood damage,
text the AMM Conservator for immediate assistance
(204-482-8581)
Excerpt from FEMA brochure:
"Mildew and molds are fungi - simple microscopic organisms that thrive anywhere there is a moist environment. Molds are a necessary part of the environment; without them, leaves would not decay and aspects of soil enrichment could not take place. It is their ability to destroy organic materials, however, that makes mold a problem for people - in our homes and in our bodies.
Mildew (mold in early stage) and molds grow on wood products, ceiling tiles, cardboard, wallpaper, carpets, drywall, fabric, plants, foods, insulation, decaying leaves and other organic materials."