For Immediate Release
19 October 2005
Contact: Moira Egan or Mary Rogers (202) 233-0800

	
NEW GUIDE HIGHLIGHTS DISASTER RELIEF FOR CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
Federal grants for preparedness, response, and recovery are featured

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 19, 2005)---A new resource from the Heritage
Emergency National Task Force identifies federal funding to help make an
emergency plan, buy disaster supplies, or train staff for next year's
hurricane season. Before and After Disasters: Federal Funding for
Cultural Institutions provides information on 15 federal grant and loan
programs to help cultural institutions and historic sites prepare for
and recover from disasters. 

Before and After Disasters was produced by Heritage Preservation with
support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National
Endowment for the Arts. Before the guide was printed, the Task Force
made it available electronically to help victims of Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita. 

The programs described in Before and After Disasters help nonprofit arts
centers, archives, conservation and historic preservation organizations,
historical societies, historic sites, libraries, museums, and theaters,
among others. 

Before and After Disasters is an updated and expanded version of
Resources for Recovery, last issued in 2000. The new booklet covers
programs for planning and mitigation as well as recovery. The agency
profiles contain information on eligibility and funding levels and
include practical examples. A selection of on-line resources helps
institutions find professional conservation expertise for their
collections and the communities they serve.

Up to 50 copies of Before and After Disasters can be ordered at no
charge from the FEMA publications office. Phone 800-480-2520 and ask for
FEMA publication #533. The 32-page booklet can also be downloaded from
Heritage Preservation's Web site.  

The Heritage Emergency National Task Force has helped to make disaster
preparedness and response a higher priority for cultural heritage
organizations across the country. The Task Force-an initiative of
Heritage Preservation and the Federal Emergency Management Agency-is a
partnership of 40 government agencies and national service
organizations. Learn the latest information on hurricane recovery
efforts and find valuable disaster resources at the Task Force Web site,
www.heritageemergency.org. 

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