Conference 2025: Disaster Preparation and Recovery

Speaker(s): Daniel Crupi, Executive Director, Asheville Symphony; Joseph McKenna, President & CEO, Sarasota Orchestra; Jan Newcomb, Executive Director, National Coalition for Arts’ Preparedness & Emergency Response (NCAPER); and Kelly Waltrip, Executive Director, Denver Young Artists Orchestra

Orchestras, like any business or home, need to prepare in advance for disruption that can result from emergencies like natural disasters and public safety threats. Given all the scenarios that require more hands on deck to mitigate damage, assess threats, and forge ahead after a disruption happens, is your orchestra prepared? Learn about essential steps every orchestra can take today to set in place plans to limit damage and continue to deliver on mission.

Further resources

• League’s Disaster Relief and Preparedness
• Getty Conservation Institute – Building and Emergency Plan, A Guide
• Ready.gov Resource – Risk Assessment
• Performing Arts Readiness Grant & Resources
• NCAPER
• FEMA Resource Communication
• Ready.gov Resource – Communication
• OSHA Resource

Photo Credit: Douglas Carter Photography