Emergency Services
WE ARE
Experts in Logistics and Emergency Response
Conflicts and natural disasters are the thing of nightmares for collectors, museums, and other stewards of cultural heritage. In situations of civil unrest, extreme weather events, and other emergencies, it is critical to be prepared and respond quickly to save lives and cultural objects and historic sites under your care. The agile team at Argus Cultural Property Consultants has the skills and expertise to work in any emergency context, especially non-permissive environments where instability and inaccessibility constrain the ability of government agencies and cultural institutions to operate safely and effectively.
We help clients assess the damage to their art collections or heritage sites, inventory rapidly, and secure these cultural assets on site or in safer locations. Our vast network of conservators, personal security, and logistics firms ensures our response will be fast, professional, and targeted to your most immediate needs.
Preparation is key, so we also empower you and your staff with developing emergency response plans and other proactive measures so that when disaster strikes you know how to respond.
Services We Offer
Recovery Operations
After an earthquake, fire, or other disaster, our skilled team will work with first responders to recover art and other cultural assets.
Rapid Collections Movement
If an emergency situation is imminent, trust us to quickly and efficiently transport your collection to more secure temporary storage facilities.
Security
Our network of professional military and security contractors can quickly secure heritage sites and art collections in coordination with local authorities.
Damage Assessments
We partner with you to rapidly and thoroughly record damage or vandalism using internationally recognized documentation standards.
Security Risk Assessments
Before disaster strikes, we evaluate your site, storage and display spaces, and pinpoint security strengths and weaknesses.
Disaster & Emergency Plans
Protect your collections and heritage sites against extreme weather events and other emergencies with a plan customized to your locality and conditions.