Cost-Estimating

What types of damages to collections are reported?

Types of damages to collections thatare reported include: ​

  • Physical damage such as structural damage to     buildings or facilities where collections are housed. ​
  • Damage to artifacts, documents, or objects within     collections due to disasters like floods, fires, or other incidents. ​
  • Water damage affecting collections due to leaks,     flooding, or water infiltration. ​
  • Fire damage impacting collections stored in     buildings or facilities.
  • Mold or mildew growth on collections due to     moisture or water exposure.
  • Damage from debris or contaminants affecting     collections during or after a disaster event. ​
  • Damage to collections caused by structural     collapse or other related incidents. ​
  • Any other forms of damage that may impact the     integrity or preservation of collections within a facility. ​
  • Extent and severity of damage to facilities. ​
  • Types of collections affected, such as paintings,     books, and documents. ​
  • Types of damaged special collections, like     government records, rare books, and manuscripts. ​
  • The extent of damage to collections. ​
  • Identification of potential measures to treat     impacted collections, which may involve evaluating work scopes for the     treatment of objects. ​

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