Heritage Emergency National Task Force Seeking Reports of Flooding Damage to Cultural and Artistic Institutions

The New Year is bringing catastrophic flooding to California, pommeled by successive atmospheric rivers. FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution co-sponsor the Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF), a partnership of more than 60 national service organizations and federal agencies created to protect cultural heritage from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies. HENTF is asking for help gathering reports of damage, identify any unmet needs, and share the following resources:

- Cultural institutions and arts organizations affected by the flooding can call the National Heritage Responders hotline: 202.661.8068

- Members of the public who have questions about saving family heirlooms can email the National Heritage Responders at [email protected]

- HENTF’s Save Your Family Treasures guidance is available at https://www.fema.gov/assistance/save-family-treasures

Visit the Heritage Emergency National Task Force Website

Click here for more information on how to save family treasures