Disaster Response Resources
General Resources
Apply for emergency support from Cultural Emergency Response - CER is an international NGO providing first aid to cultural heritage threatened or damaged by conflict or disaster, always doing so in direct cooperation with local actors in the affected communities.
FEMA Natural & Cultural Resources Recovery Support - Guidelines and support for state, local, Tribal Nation, and territorial governments (SLTTs) in the preparedness, protection, preservation, and recovery of natural and cultural resources after disaster.
ICCROM First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis Toolkit - A two-part publication created for the various actors involved in an emergency, provides a practical method and a set of ready-to-use tools for securing endangered cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible.
National Endowment for the Arts Disaster Readiness & Recovery for the Arts and Culture Sector - A guide for grantmaking, narrative stories, a list of resources, and links to state-specific response networks.
American Institute for Conservation (AIC) National Heritage Responders - Tip sheets, emergency help line and FAQs about the program.
New York Resources
Preservation League of New York State Resiliency & Disaster Planning in Historic Preservation - Case studies and resources for historic and cultural assets in New York.
New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Emergency Grant Program (EPGP) - comes to the rescue when an immediate hazard threatens a landmark building in New York City. The program directs its resources toward immediately needed work on historic properties owned by non-profit organizations.
New York State Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) and Disaster Recovery - Covers Environmental Laws and Project Requirements, Debris Management and Hazardous Materials, and Historic Preservation and Tribal Nation Relations.
NYS Program for the Conservation and Preservation of Library Research Materials - This program provides funding for libraries and other organizations engaged in efforts to preserve deteriorating library research material.
Staying Informed
FEMA - Where can I find trustworthy information about a disaster?
5 Ways to Stay Informed During an Emergency - Emergencies can be overwhelming and the influx of information even more so. 5 ways to stay informed with facts before, during and after an emergency.
Fire
National Park Service Cultural Resources and Fire Preparedness - Technical guidance for personal, park, and response team preparedness.
National Trust for Historic Preservation Fire Safety and Historic Buildings - Learn how to collaborate with building code inspectors, contractors, engineers, and other professionals to successfully balance fire safety and preservation concerns.
NPS Guide to Recover Cultural Resource by Wildland Fires - A comprehensive protection program to address post-fire recovery activities.
How to fight fires in historic buildings before they start - General guidelines from the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans.
National Fire Safety Council - The largest distributor of comprehensive fire & burn prevention and life safety materials in the United States.
Wind / Hurricanes / Water / Flooding
National Trust for Historic Preservation Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery for Owners of Historic Properties - Hurricane season lasts from June 1-November 30. Take these items into account before and after a hurricane affects your history property.
National Trust for Historic Preservation Treatment of Flood-Damaged Older and Historic Buildings - Learn how you can minimize structural and cosmetic flood damage to your historic property.
10 Tips for Bringing Historic Properties Back from a Flood - A guide from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Historic Resilience Project Resources - Compiled with support from the Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund, administered by the National Park Service.
First Onsite Document Drying & Recovery - Tips for preventing document damage post disaster.
Ice / Winter Storms / Extreme Cold Temperature
See Wind / Hurricanes / Water / Flooding for general resources on extreme weather in general, water related disasters, and damage from trees falling.
NYC Buildings Winterizing Tips - Ten tips to protect buildings from winter weather and reduce energy costs by preventing heat loss.
Surviving Winter in NYC: How to Handle an Overheated or Freezing Apartment - Tips for managing the winter months in multi-unit buildings with shared heating systems.
Also see power outage below.
