An innovative training model for interdisciplinary disaster response teams to safeguard cultural heritage and enhance disaster risk resilience

Emergency preparedness in Cultural Heritage (CH) relies on Safeguard Plans and drills to ensure coordination among civil protection systems, security forces, and CH professionals, enabling rapid recovery of museums, archives, libraries, and temples after emergencies. This study strengthens CH resili...

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Autores: Ortiz, Pilar, Ortiz Calderón, Rocío, Toro Murillo, Laura Caridad, Segura Pachón, Dolores, Chuliá, I., Catalán, J.I., Contreras, G., Maqueda, J., Del Palacio, J., Bañuls, V.A.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO)
Repositorio:RIO. Repositorio Institucional Olavide
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:rio.upo.es:10433/25907
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10433/25907
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Art-risk 4
Cultural heritage
Disaster risk management
Emergency drill
Emergency response
Information and communication technologies
Safeguard plans
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Sumario:Emergency preparedness in Cultural Heritage (CH) relies on Safeguard Plans and drills to ensure coordination among civil protection systems, security forces, and CH professionals, enabling rapid recovery of museums, archives, libraries, and temples after emergencies. This study strengthens CH resilience by proposing Art-Risk 4, a model for digitalizing Safeguard Plans via templates and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and assessing their real-world applicability. Tested in five emergency drills in Valencia, Madrid, and Antequera (Spain), simulating fire, earthquake, and flood scenarios, the platform enabled real-time implementation of response protocols and recording of response times. Observers evaluated the model using semi-structured templates, SWOT analysis, and the Technology Acceptance Model, considering training and experience. Results show Art-Risk 4's flexibility across diverse CH assets, with average rescue and triage times of 18 and 6 min. Team coordination was a key strength, while reduced capacity during technological failures was the main limitation. Findings highlight both the benefits of digital safeguarding and the need for redundant analog and digital systems.