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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> FEMA-HENTF <fema-hentf@fema.dhs.gov>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 17, 2024 10:54 AM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> ACTION REQUESTED: OK Disaster Declaration DR-4791<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.0pt;background:#FFEB9C"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#9C6500">External Email - Exercise Caution</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear HENTF members,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A major disaster declaration has been made on <b>June 14, 2024</b>, for the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on
<b>May 19-28<sup>th</sup>, 2024</b> in <b>Oklahoma (DR-4791).</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Public Assistance is now available in 4 counties: <b>Blaine, Delaware, Mayes, and Rogers
</b>counties. Individual Assistance is now available in 8 counties: <b>Blaine, Caddo, Custer, Delaware, Jackson, Mayes, Muskogee, and Rogers</b> counties. (Please see map for further location and assistance details:
<a href="https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4791/designated-areas">Designated Areas | FEMA.gov</a>)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="color:#4472C4">Public Assistance</span></b><span style="color:#4472C4">
</span>is currently available in Categories A-G. Learn more about Public Assistance Categories:
<a href="https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public/process">Process of Public Assistance Grants | FEMA.gov</a>.
<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE MEASURES</b> may include, but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Temporary emergency repair (blue roofs and other work) or stabilization of an eligible facility if it eliminates or lessens an immediate threat.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Wet vacuuming, damp wiping, or vacuuming with High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) equipment of the interior space.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Removal of contaminated gypsum board, plaster (or similar wall finishes), carpet or floor finishes, and ceilings or permanent light fixtures.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Cleaning of contaminated heating and ventilation (including ductwork), plumbing, and air conditioning systems or other mechanical equipment.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Removal or relocation of collections to prevent damage or loss.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="color:#4472C4">The Public Assistance Program Delivery Process</span></b>. For more information, go to
<a href="https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_pappg-v4-updated-links_policy_6-1-2020.pdf">
Public Assistance and Policy Guide Version 4 (fema.gov).</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="color:#4472C4">Individual Assistance
</span></b>is available to individuals and households. For disasters declared on or after March 22<sup>nd</sup>, 2024, FEMA’s Individual Assistance program was expanded to include quicker access to needed funds including simplifying assistance for self-employed
individuals such as self-employed artists and entrepreneurs. Learn more about this update in the
<a href="https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240119/biden-harris-administration-reforms-disaster-assistance-program-help">
Press Release</a>.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" start="3" type="a">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Information on
<b>DR-4791</b> can be found at <a href="https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4791">4791 | FEMA.gov</a><o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please reach out to your members and constituents, and copy <a href="mailto:fema-hentf@fema.dhs.gov">
fema-hentf@fema.dhs.gov</a> to help gather reports of damage, identify any unmet needs, and share the following resources:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Were any cultural institutions or arts organizations affected? If so, how? Please encourage those impacted to fill out one of the following
<b><span style="color:#4472C4">Rapid Damage Assessment Forms</span></b>:<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<a href="https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX2xFpCGc5gTq7UKQSO7xNQqpdL2kQMrFYNwx1RDxT-qsO8g/viewform__;!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!BEwzqxgODI1zp5m8dPjxlgwYFPE7FIaj_O7W7ACq-9ybGrR-NnlJbEYKQFEmx90HpQxxIbSEg_kByGNE4Gt2Xy4nRKR0tQ$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">Cultural
Institutions</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0563C1"> </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="color:#0563C1"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline;user-select: text;-webkit-user-drag: none;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;cursor:text;overflow:visible">
<a href="https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/forms.gle/fNAcHzBoUNWiWXY36__;!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!FF4rrinph9gvQncugXdq34H2en9zNSLRF0jqQYTXQ73WKE62iV2HZ8Ykr5Bt7tUEfC6fSU6AIIQi187ecfI2p0gcR5cdnkM$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">Arts Organizations</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0563C1"> </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="color:#0563C1"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline;user-select: text;-webkit-user-drag: none;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;cursor:text;overflow:visible">
<a href="https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/forms.gle/QL5gAYNUeG6fYRWn7__;!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!FF4rrinph9gvQncugXdq34H2en9zNSLRF0jqQYTXQ73WKE62iV2HZ8Ykr5Bt7tUEfC6fSU6AIIQi187ecfI2p0gcibV5DBo$" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">Individual Artists and Performing
Groups</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0563C1"> </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="color:#0563C1"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="color:#4472C4">Cultural institutions, arts organizations, and artists and performing groups</span></b><span style="color:#4472C4">
</span>can call the National Heritage Responders hotline: <b>202.661.8068</b>. The National Heritage Responders, a team of trained conservators and collections care professionals administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation, are available
24/7 to provide advice and guidance. <o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="color:#4472C4">Members of the public and individual artists</span></b><span style="color:#4472C4">
</span>who have questions about saving family heirlooms and personal collections can email the National Heritage Responders at
<a href="mailto:NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org">NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org</a>.
<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="color:#4472C4">HENTF’s Save Your Family Treasures</span></b><span style="color:#4472C4">
</span>guidance is available at <a href="https://www.fema.gov/assistance/save-family-treasures">
https://www.fema.gov/assistance/save-family-treasures</a>. Here you can find the downloadable FEMA fact sheets “After the Flood: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures” and “Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms,” available in multiple
languages.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please convey any questions to me at <a href="mailto:fema-hentf@fema.dhs.gov">
fema-hentf@fema.dhs.gov</a>. I will stay in touch as disaster assistance evolves.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sarah<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Sarah Caruso<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Disaster Operations Specialist | 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">Resilience<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mobile: (202) 718-2011<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Sarah.caruso@fema.dhs.gov">Sarah.caruso@fema.dhs.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://culturalrescue.si.edu/who-we-are/hentf"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">https://culturalrescue.si.edu/who-we-are/hentf</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Federal Emergency Management Agency<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.fema.gov/"><b>fema.gov</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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