Carrara Hosts Disaster Planning Seminar

On Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Carrara Companies hosted a Disaster Planning & Disaster Recovery Seminar, located and sponsored, by Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens located in Akron, Ohio. The common goal was to learn and develop an existing disaster plan for their organization, with the key importance focusing on limiting downtime, and maximizing the protection of valuable holdings and archival materials. Attendees included the Robinson Memorial Hospital, Cleveland Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, Toledo Library, Kent State University, Akron University, Akron Museum of Art, and Stan Hywet Hall.

Joe Goetz, a large loss specialist from Brouwer Bros. Steamatic in Chicago, was a guest presenter and walked everyone through a case study, in which a museum withstood severe flooding. Topics discussed were actual real life examples of recovery, and things never planned before a disaster strikes. Joe took everyone from the beginning of the recovery, all the way to the reopening of the museum.

“It was a great day of open discussion and information, that helped some of the area’s key attractions and municipal services improve their disaster recovery plan,” said Eric Schlaubach, Carrara Companies Sales Manager.

After the event, attendees were treated to a tour of the 64,000 square-foot manor house, originally built in 1915. For more information about Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, you can visit their website here.