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TX-CERA is an all volunteer organization. Our members dedicate time, resources, or expertise to support the daily administration of the organization, host or help with events, and respond in the event of an incident or emergency.
Who we are:
Art Conservators
Archivists
Librarians
Curators
Collections Managers
Preservation Specialists
Safety and Security Staff
First Responders / Emergency Management Personnel
Members of TX-CERA who respond to the needs of cultural institutions after a disaster, assess damage, and initiate salvage of cultural collections are called Texas Heritage Responders (THR). The title of Texas Heritage Responder recognizes professionals with the ability to work within an Incident Command System and lead volunteers in collections recovery response efforts. To qualify for this title, each individual must participate in and complete all required Texas Heritage Responder (THR) training or have received equivalent training in the field.
Fill Out A THR Form Today to receive more information about upcoming THR training opportunities.
Interested in Joining a Committee?
Help us accomplish our mission to make Texas cultural institutions more resilient. Please view our Volunteer Opportunity Handout and/or contact our committee chairs for more information and to volunteer.
Documents Committee: Michael Sproat (sproat@shsu.edu)
Fundraising Committee: Steve Pine (spine52@gmail.com)
Membership Committee: Karen Martindale (kmartindale@tamu.edu) and Ian Muise (iwmuise@library.tamu.edu)
Supply Cache Committee: Karen Martindale (kmartindale@tamu.edu) and Ian Muise (iwmuise@library.tamu.edu)
Training Committee: Laura Pate (brownmountain@swbell.net)
Current Texas Heritage Responders
Already a Texas Heritage Responder? View our new THR member site which includes additional information about response and deployment procedures, forms, and contact information. It requires a Gmail account to access it, so please use the email provided for the 2022 training course. If we do not have a Gmail account for you on file, please contact us at tx.cera@gmail.com with your information to secure access.