[Nhcoll-l] FW: Action requested: Outreach to colleagues in tornado-impacted states

[Palmer, Lisa]

fyi

From: Foley, Lori <lori.foley at fema.dhs.gov>
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2021 12:24 PM
Subject: Action requested: Outreach to colleagues in tornado-impacted states

External Email - Exercise Caution
Dear HENTF members,

Our hearts go out to so many people in the wake of the devastating tornadoes in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, and Missouri. Even though a major disaster has only been declared for Kentucky (to date), the Heritage Emergency National Task Force<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fculturalrescue.si.edu%2Fhentf%2F&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C5aa73a3d879540d877ec08d9be5d70d8%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637750131692256433%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=%2BDZ98TWlqEboYOQEWrjTfwOQpzNGaVTVjPkvR2j2qXY%3D&reserved=0> - and that means you - is now prepared to support state cultural agencies, arts organizations and cultural institutions, and local and state government entities that have been affected.

Life safety and life-sustaining activities remain the highest priority. Please check on the status of your colleagues, grantees, constituents, and members in the above states.

Please help disseminate the following information to help the public salvage cherished photographs, letters, and other irreplaceable objects:

Save Your Family Treasures | FEMA.gov<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fema.gov%2Fassistance%2Fsave-family-treasures&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C5aa73a3d879540d877ec08d9be5d70d8%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637750131692256433%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=NPkbh48EQkpBtIDmReNKmLfeyNasqGhU3%2FoN3HcoW3s%3D&reserved=0>. This FEMA site offers guidance to help individuals and families salvage their treasured family belongings following a disaster. The site includes the two-page fact sheet Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Treasures (fema.gov)<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fema.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2020-05%2FSalvagingFamilyValuables_sept2018.pdf&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C5aa73a3d879540d877ec08d9be5d70d8%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637750131692256433%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rTJC1WNPlD37M7YND2AstmzxpX7TRMbHpWh2HP612yo%3D&reserved=0>, which is available in multiple languages. The site also contains step-by-step instructions to help survivors stabilize their treasured photos, documents and papers, and books and buy time to make an educated decision on further treatment and handling of family mementos.

Resources for the Public | Smithsonian<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fculturalrescue.si.edu%2Fhentf%2Fresources%2Fresources-public-and-historic-property-owners%2F&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C5aa73a3d879540d877ec08d9be5d70d8%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637750131692412685%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=fCJuFyHjABqBRVpsUODKNoCk1QXqnbo9a1aQuCdoA4k%3D&reserved=0>. This Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative site offers the above guidance along with additional how-to resources that include videos.

The National Heritage Responders<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.culturalheritage.org%2Fresources%2Femergencies%2Fnational-heritage-responders%23.WAUoy9UrK70&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C5aa73a3d879540d877ec08d9be5d70d8%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637750131692412685%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=iYo1XULOJCxVvtjeXOKcsNCUMnDkfDFOtXgnolyOA3g%3D&reserved=0>, a team of trained conservators and collections care professionals administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation, has a public helpline email address to provide guidance on salvaging family heirlooms: NHRpublichelpline at culturalheritage.org<mailto:NHRpublichelpline at culturalheritage.org>

The National Heritage Responders also staffs a 24/7 hotline to assist cultural institutions affected by the tornadoes: 202-661-8068

HENTF has begun compiling reports of damage to arts organizations, cultural institutions, and government records-holding entities. If you are aware of any damage in this space, please let me know. With this information, we can work together to protect these valuable cultural and historic resources.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

With thanks,
Lori

Lori Foley
Coordinator | Heritage Emergency National Task Force
Office of Environmental Planning & Historic Preservation
Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration | Resilience
Mobile: (202) 826-6303
lori.foley at fema.dhs.gov<mailto:lori.foley at fema.dhs.gov>
culturalrescue.si.edu/hentf<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fculturalrescue.si.edu%2Fhentf%2F&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C5aa73a3d879540d877ec08d9be5d70d8%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637750131692412685%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=u6Wc1%2F1Bx%2BZAa06WRWII%2FJKldyqGAHGGnz3ay4Onvn4%3D&reserved=0>

Federal Emergency Management Agency
fema.gov<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fema.gov%2F&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C5aa73a3d879540d877ec08d9be5d70d8%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637750131692412685%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=wnu%2BbXhhBYqBMdV5mrSfQ4UPHjz6BRJCNmHbeHBIWSU%3D&reserved=0>
[cid:image001.jpg at 01D7F01C.B8CE0920]         [cid:image002.jpg at 01D7F01C.B8CE0920]

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20211213/b56e5609/attachment.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image001.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 4073 bytes
Desc: image001.jpg
URL: <http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20211213/b56e5609/attachment.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image002.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 2466 bytes
Desc: image002.jpg
URL: <http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20211213/b56e5609/attachment-0001.jpg>