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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Foley, Lori <lori.foley@fema.dhs.gov> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 27, 2021 11:22 AM<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">2021 Hurricane Season Preparations for U.S. Gulf Coast Cultural Institutions</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>A free webinar presented by the Texas Collections Emergency Resource Alliance (TX-CERA), Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), and the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT)</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>May 6, 2021</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2:00 – 3:45 pm Central | 3:00 – 4:45 pm Eastern<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">This free webinar will review the 2021 U.S. Gulf Coast hurricane season, preparations, and response for cultural institutions. Dan Reilly, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at National Weather Service Houston/Galveston,
will discuss the upcoming hurricane season and hurricane preparedness with content about the specific risks from wind, rain, flooding, and tornadoes that are associated with hurricanes in the U.S. Gulf Coast. Jason Church, Chief of Technical Services at the
National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT), will discuss preparing buildings and collections in the event of a storm. Richard McAlister, MSSM, Spokesperson & Meteorologist for the American Red Cross of Central and South Texas, will discuss
personal safety and resilience. Steve Pine, Senior Conservator of Decorative Arts, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Texas Collections Emergency Resource Alliance (TX-CERA), will moderate this webinar hosted by NCPTT and the Houston Arts Alliance.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">For details about the program see
<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.us%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Farticles%2F000%2F2021-hurricane-season-preparations-for-u-s-gulf-coast-cultural-institutions.htm__%3B!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!Rf9hb0Qg574q8soANUMwPAPH5O3uFAZN0wZCAzJZTVvRn-lqIsyCX3rXEexgA2zu-vpbYg%24&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C27121c8df32f4c24330508d9099062d5%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637551338165121220%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=7FoR%2F1jcDOLqvg92PiHDFfFTSbwkr1NhWqXxseEr0Ms%3D&reserved=0">
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/2021-hurricane-season-preparations-for-u-s-gulf-coast-cultural-institutions.htm</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">To register, go to <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.us%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_t-FBT0kcRRypmn_TaSvv2g__%3B!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!Rf9hb0Qg574q8soANUMwPAPH5O3uFAZN0wZCAzJZTVvRn-lqIsyCX3rXEexgA2w3RnSWWQ%24&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C27121c8df32f4c24330508d9099062d5%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637551338165121220%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=WmgfmswbZLYWuDQSzLFg57qZ0vHOrM5UFJ7GG0JT%2Fvw%3D&reserved=0">
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t-FBT0kcRRypmn_TaSvv2g</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal has reopened</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Be sure to
</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal"><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.svograntportal.sba.gov%2Fs%2F&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C27121c8df32f4c24330508d9099062d5%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637551338165131203%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=78nCxEZuSNQgh%2FD4a6MtvPXw1Hfgspq8QWAx9SUilDI%3D&reserved=0"><b>register
on the portal</b></a></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> in advance</span></strong><span style="color:black"> and use the
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Fdocument%2Fsupport-shuttered-venue-operators-grant-preliminary-application-checklist%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C27121c8df32f4c24330508d9099062d5%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637551338165131203%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=aYHmBSE%2BSD009aGUyV%2B5Wiku0vGgdyUhHwll0mm%2FYMs%3D&reserved=0"><b>checklist</b></a></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span></strong>to make sure you have everything you need to complete your application. Review additional resources at
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Ffunding-programs%2Floans%2Fcovid-19-relief-options%2Fshuttered-venue-operators-grant%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C27121c8df32f4c24330508d9099062d5%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637551338165141198%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=tZl6Yx2ojyQVzOTYuAoSTJk1H%2F6odHVGcGsy8jkMXf4%3D&reserved=0"><b>sba.gov/svogrant</b></a></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span></strong>such as the </span><b><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Fdocument%2Fsupport-shuttered-venue-operators-grant-application-user-guide%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C27121c8df32f4c24330508d9099062d5%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637551338165141198%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hXhRXhAFXf%2BEFhgd9SMu6EUkKWWomzpWxHHTQbVeNaY%3D&reserved=0">applicant
user guide</a></b><span style="color:black"> and </span><b><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Fdocument%2Fsupport-faq-regarding-shuttered-venue-operators-grant-svog%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C27121c8df32f4c24330508d9099062d5%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637551338165151191%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=eSItO0hkyFFjUemXBpB7UOMPMNiRDEdKlRe8bvpJU5I%3D&reserved=0">FAQ</a></b><span style="color:black">.
Keep these resources open throughout the application process. Every user will be temporarily placed in a virtual waiting room and will be able to start their application in the order in which they arrived.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">For <b>technical assistance</b> such as a password reset, browser suggestions, or how to use the multi-factor authentication with an app and the QR code, applicants can call
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">1-800-659-2955</span></strong> or, for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">1-800-877-8339</span></strong> and follow the prompts to SVOG assistance. The call center is now open 24/7.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best wishes,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lori<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lori Foley</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Coordinator | Heritage Emergency National Task Force<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Office of Environmental Planning & Historic Preservation<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mobile: (202) 826-6303<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:lori.foley@fema.dhs.gov"><span style="text-decoration:none">lori.foley@fema.dhs.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fculturalrescue.si.edu%2Fhentf%2F&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C27121c8df32f4c24330508d9099062d5%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637551338165161192%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Xaj3cwZNj0gImyfgFZHUC%2F7ufwlNTLYonDGQAyxfzmY%3D&reserved=0"><span style="text-decoration:none">culturalrescue.si.edu/hentf</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Federal Emergency Management Agency</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fema.gov%2F&data=04%7C01%7CPalmerL%40si.edu%7C27121c8df32f4c24330508d9099062d5%7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c%7C0%7C0%7C637551338165161192%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=qbw5nYamuk9m%2BhoGKrVZT2CxOJZifJ%2F5fjitxTWcksg%3D&reserved=0"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">fema.gov</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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