Disaster Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations

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Local

• Business Damage Assessment Survey: If your business was damaged at all, fill out this survey.
• Leon County Damage Survey: Leon County Emergency Management is seeking assistance from the public to document damage within Tallahassee and Leon County resulting from the severe weather incident that occurred on May 10, 2024. This information will be used to assist in collecting consolidated impact information and will be provided to other State and Federal agencies as they assess the damage.
• Florida Disaster: for updates on closures and other business resources

Federal

• An Arts Field Guide to Federal Disaster Relief: This helpful guide breaks down federal disaster relief for the arts and culture sector for artists and arts organizations. The guide, published by NCAPER, will help you decide what’s possible and not possible in terms of assistance, and if pursuing federal aid is a good use of your time.

Individual Artist Emergency Resources

• The Actors Fund: The Actors Fund fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan.
• CERF+ The Artists Safety Net: CERF+ serves artists who work in craft disciplines by providing a safety net to support strong and sustainable careers.
• MusiCares Foundation: MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need.

Salvage and Preservation

• 24/7 Collections Emergency Hotline (1-855-245-8303): Northeast Document Conservation Center staff members are available 24/7 to provide telephone advice to institutions and individuals handling collection-related disasters. Information provided includes advice on drying wet collections and dealing with damage from fire, pests, and mold. This service does not include on-site assistance.
• National Heritage Responders (1-202-661-8068): The American Institute for Conservation’s National Heritage Responders (NHR) is a highly skilled team of conservators and other collections care professionals with expertise in emergency response. NHR members are available to provide advice to individuals as well as advice and on-site response to institutions. Email the team at NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org. All assistance provided by the NHR is free.
• Performing Arts Readiness: Director Tom Clareson offers phone/email advice on salvage and preservation; reach him at clareson@lyrasis.org.
• Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF): A partnership of 62 national service organizations and federal agencies created to protect cultural heritage. For guidance on salvaging water-damaged documents and cherished belongings, visit Save Your Family Treasures.
• American Institute for Conservation: If a precious item is badly damaged, a conservator may be able to help. Use their “Find a Professional” tool to see conservation experts near you.
• Heritage Emergency National Task Force: FEMA provides the following resources:
  • Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Treasures
  • After the Flood: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures
  • After the Fire: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures
• Salvage/DIY recovery tips from CERF+: tips for artists and studios.
• Art Triage and Salvage