Interventi urgenti di messa in sicurezza sui beni culturali: quale ruolo nel processo di restauro?

The protection of architectural heritage damaged by conflicts or natural disasters represents a significant challenge in the field of conservation, requiring immediate yet well-considered action aimed at safeguarding at-risk sites, buildings, and collections. Policies and strategies have been proposed at the international level, but each emergency has its specific context that needs a mediated application of general models. Thus, sometimes, despite common tools, local institutions may lack the necessary preparedness and specific expertise, leading to ineffective emergency management with consequences on the overall recovery process. This contribution aims to discuss the importance of securing cultural heritage in the immediate aftermath of sudden calamitous events, emphasizing its contribution to the recovery and resilience of affected communities. Research on this topic has sought to capture best practices adopted in past experiences. It emerges that, even in the case of emergency interventions, a knowledge-based approach is fundamental for defining a conscientious design. Therefore, it is important that safety measures are designed with the purpose of supporting a knowledge-based approach. Additionally, safeguarding measures can assist the final recovery, optimizing time and cost management. Sometimes, emergency interventions have indeed found a permanent configuration within the restoration project. First response actions are thus crucial not only to prevent further damage but also to promote recovery and ensure the effectiveness of future safety and conservation interventions. Consequently, emergency works should also take into account the principles of restoration.