Current Disaster Information
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms 2008
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The Heritage Emergency National Task Force is collecting information on damage to cultural heritage and recovery efforts resulting from this season’s hurricanes and tropical storms. Resources on this page are intended for staff of cultural heritage institutions and the general public. |
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Resources
Save Your Treasures the Right Way Guide to Navigating FEMA and SBA Disaster Aid for Cultural Institutions Before and After Disasters: Federal Funding for Cultural Institutions The Texas Historical Commission has a professional team of architects, archaeologists, and museum specialists available to provide technical and other assistance if needed. Call 512-415-1858 to request help. The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works has a trained team of responders ready to help assess damage. Call the 24-hour hotline for assistance: 202-661-8068. Field Guide to Emergency Response and the Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel Download the assessment, supply and other forms from the Field Guide to Emergency Response click here. |
Contact Information for:State cultural agencies and associations State Emergency Management Agencies The Task Force encourages coordination with state agencies when planning response efforts. |
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Past Disasters
California Wildfires Fall 2007