This article is about why you should digitize photos before a weather disaster.
CBS News Features ScanMyPhotos.com, Urges Americans to Digitize Photos Before Disaster Strikes
With wildfires, floods, and hurricanes becoming more frequent, ScanMyPhotos.com has launched “Race to Rescue Your Photos,” a national effort to digitize irreplaceable photo memories before the next disaster hits.
CBS News recently highlighted how ScanMyPhotos digitized 347,000 film negatives for The Cayman Compass, preserving over 57 years of the publication’s history for their TimeBack® project. ScanMyPhotos also helped Matt Asner, son of the legendary actor Ed Asner, digitize his father’s personal photo archives.
CBS News coverage underscored the urgency of digital preservation, as Mr. Asner reflected, “You always see the news stories where people are crying about what they lost.”
Mitch Goldstone, CEO and Chief Photo Archivist at ScanMyPhotos, emphasized, “The urgency to go digital is real, especially with climate risks increasing.” Since 1990, Goldstone and co-founder Carl Berman have led innovations in the photo imaging industry. To motivate families and organizations to act now, ScanMyPhotos is offering limited-time discounts of up to 50% on all scanning services. [See details on the website].
Why Digital Preservation is Essential in the Face of Climate Risks
As climate change fuels more severe natural disasters, millions of families face the heartbreaking reality of losing irreplaceable memories. In 2023 alone, wildfires destroyed over 40,000 homes in the U.S., leaving residents with only memories of what was lost. Preserving family photos has never been more crucial.
Physical photos, film negatives, VHS tapes, and slides are fragile and susceptible to fire, water, and mold. Studies show that 70% of photos stored in albums or boxes degrade within a few decades, emphasizing the importance of digitization.
According to the American Red Cross, up to 50% of families affected by major disasters lose their photo albums and personal videos. Photos and keepsakes account for 25% of items destroyed in fires or floods, highlighting the vulnerability of these irreplaceable memories.
About ScanMyPhotos.com — A Pioneer in Photo Preservation
Founded in 1990, ScanMyPhotos.com is a leader in the photo digitization industry, known for its cutting-edge technology and comprehensive scanning services. The company digitizes most media formats, including photographs, 35mm slides, VHS cassettes, film negatives, and home movie reels for individuals and large organizations.
Cayman Compass TimeBack® Project
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