Emergency aid

for the City

Museum of
Zenica, Bosnia
Herzegovina

Emergency aid for Bosnias flooded Zenica City Museum

Torrential rains in Bosnia Herzegovina produced the worst floods since
rainfall measurements began 120 years ago. On 15 May 2014 the City
Museum of Zenica was flooded and severely damaged. Although the
museum staff was able to rescue the collection, the washing water has
caused a state of emergency and created a lot of damage to the Museums
premises.
In 2011 the Prince Claus Fund supported the proposed project partner as
well following a flood. However, Mays unexpected high water level and
related flooding proved to be too much for the already improved depots
of the museum. The Prince Claus Fund was alerted by the ICOM Disaster
Relief Task Force on the situation of the Museum.
With an amount of 31.300,- euro CER supports the emergency cleaning
and construction security works at the depots to prevent further possible
flooding.
Where
Zenica, Bosnia Herzegovina
When
June September 2014
Who
City Museum of Zenica
Budget
31.300,-

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