Current Response Efforts

Due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, we are not currently deploying response teams.

In the meantime, you can:

• Reach NHR responders 24/7 at 202.661.8068 for free advice.
• Read their Tip Sheets on response and recovery.
• Apply for an Emergency Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) assessment if you are an eligible museum in a federally-declared disaster area. For more information, email CAP@culturalheritage.org. 

Helpful Information 

• Wet Recovery
  
  
  • Video: Dealing with Water
  • Video: Dealing with Mud
  • Video: Dealing with Mold
• Saving Family Treasures
  
  

   FEMA Tip Sheet: After the Flood: Tips for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures"

How Can I Help?

• Prepare your institution or practice before emergencies by participating in suggested Mayday activities.
• Donate to a member of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.
• Watch for emails from us requesting specific items or local assistance.
• Learn more about the National Heritage Responders team, their training, and the work they do upon their deployment, which only after first responders secure the area and do the work of saving lives. While donations to the Emergency Fund fund their travel and accommodation costs, all NHR team members are volunteers who donate their time and efforts when emergencies occur.