National Heritage Responders are actively monitoring the widespread and continuing flooding in Hawaii. Below are resources for cultural heritage organizations.
General
NHR 24/7 Hotline 202-661-8068
NHR Public Helpline Email (nhrpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org)
Hawai'i Emergency Management
Grant & Financial Support
Hawaii Community Foundation
National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives
CERF+ Emergency Relief Grants
The Entertainment Community Fund
MusiCares
Public Assistance is now available in the following counties: Hawaii, Honolulu, and Maui. (Please see this website for further details: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4909/designated-areas)
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Public Assistance is currently available in categories A through F. (Learn more about Public Assistance: Categories).
Emergency Protective Measures may include, but are not limited to:
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Temporary emergency repair (blue roofs and other work) or stabilization of an eligible facility if it eliminates or lessens an immediate threat
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Wet vacuuming, damp wiping, or vacuuming with High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) equipment of the interior space
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Removal of contaminated gypsum board, plaster (or similar wall finishes), carpet or floor finishes, and ceilings or permanent light fixtures
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Cleaning of contaminated heating and ventilation (including ductwork), plumbing, and air conditioning systems or other mechanical equipment
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Removal or relocation of collections to prevent damage or loss
The Public Assistance Program Delivery Process. For more information, go to Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Version 4 (fema.gov).
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Individual Assistance is available to individuals and households in the following counties: Hawaii, Honolulu, and Maui. For disasters declared on or after March 22nd, 2024, FEMA’s Individual Assistance program was expanded to include quicker access to needed funds, including simplifying assistance for self-employed individuals such as self-employed artists and entrepreneurs. Learn more about individual assistance for self-employed applicants.
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Information on DR-4909 can be found at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4909.
Technical Guidance & Salvage Information:
FAIC's National Heritage Responders
FAIC's Water Damage Resources, including tip sheets and guidance on Health and Safety, Object Salvage, and Mold
Save Your Family Treasures
Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative Resources
Impact Assessment Forms:
Were any cultural institutions, arts organizations, or artists affected? If so, how? Please encourage those impacted to fill out one of the following Rapid Damage Assessment Forms hosted by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation and the National Coalition of Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response:
· Cultural Institutions
· Arts Organizations
· Individual Artists and Performing Groups
How You Can Help
Share NHR contact information below with anyone whose collections may have been affected
Donate to support FAIC emergency programs, including NHR at https://www.culturalheritage.org/donate.