Disaster and Emergency

Below are key state and federal/national disaster and emergency preparedness resources for arts and culture organizations.

Resources

State

• RI EMA Planning and Mitigation
• United Way of RI 211 Get Help
• RI SBA

Federal

• NEA Emergency plan
• FEMA
• SBA Small Business Association

National 

• NCAPER 
• An Arts Field Guide to Federal Disaster Relief
• The Arts Organizations at a Crossroads Toolkit: Managing Transitions and Preserving Assets

Other 

• CERF+ | The Craft Emergency Relief Fund - provides comprehensive resources, education, and relief programs that help artists prepare, navigate and recover. 
• CERF+ | Studio Protector Guide
• Rauschenberg - Dancer Emergency Grants
• Rauschenberg - Medical Emergency Grants
• Performing Arts Readiness (PAR)

Tips

• Ready.gov – Disaster and emergency preparation resources and materials.
• Disasters and Emergencies | Ready.gov 
• After the Flood: Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures
• Salvaging Flood-Damaged Items

Related videos

• Emergency Preparedness and Business Insurance for Artists, led by CERF+
• Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, led by NCAPER

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