Lessons Applied Projects Coming Soon

In October 2006, the Heritage Emergency National Task Force launched a “Lessons Applied” initiative to help develop and implement projects to address issues that Katrina and other major storms brought to light: incentives for preparedness, relations with emergency responders, planning for region-wide events, funding for stabilization and recovery, and coordination of cultural heritage efforts. The goal is to convert analysis to action.

Five panels composed of Task Force members, advisers from Katrina and Rita states, and experts from outside the cultural field will be prepared to implement at least one new initiative to address these issues by June 2007. They also expect to present proposals for long-term projects. Ideas run the gamut from new products, such as a guide to applying for FEMA and SBA disaster funding and a tip sheet on working with emergency responders, to public information campaigns.

With grant support, Heritage Preservation is providing administrative help to the panels, but the initiative is moving forward thanks to dedicated volunteers. Comments or questions are welcomed at taskforce@heritagepreservation.org.