Current Disaster Information

Flooding in the Midwest



The Heritage Emergency National Task Force is collecting information on damage to cultural heritage and recovery efforts resulting from record flooding in the Midwest. Resources on this page are intended for staff of cultural heritage institutions and the general public.


The University of Iowa Museum of Art, Iowa City, on June 13, 2008, prior to the cresting of the Iowa River. Photo: I. Wallace, ©2008.

Resources

Coping with Water Damage, a 10-minute video from the Field Guide to Emergency Response

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 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

Foundation Grants for Preservation (including disaster assistance)

More resources for cultural institutions...

More resources for saving your family treasures...

Cultural Institutions

Submit a Damage Report or Request for Assistance

View the list of damage reports or requests for assistance.

Contact Information for:

State cultural agencies and associations

State Emergency Management Agencies

The Task Force encourages coordination with state agencies when planning response efforts.

Conference Call Notes

Wednesday, July 11, 2008

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Wednesday, June 18, 2008


Past Disasters

California Wildfires Fall 2007