[Nhcoll-l] FW: UPDATE: CA Disaster Declaration DR-4699

[Palmer, Lisa]

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From: Caruso, Sarah <sarah.caruso at fema.dhs.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2023 4:08 PM
Subject: UPDATE: CA Disaster Declaration DR-4699

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Dear HENTF members,

Previously, we at the Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF) reached out to alert everyone to the California Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides, also referred to as DR-4699. To further the response and recovery efforts of California's arts and culture sector, as well as the public, we requested that you help gather reports of damage and identify any unmet needs. Now, we would like to share an updated status on the availability of Public Assistance funding in the impacted counties.


  1.  On February 21, 2023, a major disaster was declared for severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that led to a major disaster declaration on April 3 in California. Public Assistance<https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public> is available in several counties, with nine (9) counties added just yesterday. Please refer to the map for further location and assistance details: Designated Areas | FEMA.gov<https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4699/designated-areas#public-assistance>.



  1.  The counties and deadlines for Requests for Public Assistance are as follows:

     *   Calaveras, Los Angeles, Monterrey, and Tulare Counties (TODAY May 3rd)
     *   Tuolumne, Sierra, Trinity, San Benito, Mariposa, Merced, Alpine, Fresno, Kern, and Kings Counties (Sunday May 14th)
     *   Glenn, Inyo, Amador, Butte, Del Norte, Modoc, Madera, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz Counties (Thursday, June 1st)



  1.  Cultural institutions impacted by these events are eligible to apply for federal Public Assistance recovery funding. Please refer to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services website<https://www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/operations/recovery-directorate/recovery-operations/public-assistance/federal-disaster-assistance/> for further details on how and where to apply. Find the FEMA Grant's Portal website here:  Home | Grants Portal (fema.gov)<https://grantee.fema.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> for Private Non-Profit applications for federal assistance.

Finally, please continue to reach out to your members and constituents and share the following resources:


*         Cultural institutions and arts organizations affected by the storms and tornadoes can call the National Heritage Responders hotline: 202.661.8068. 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.

*         Members of the public who have questions about saving family heirlooms can email the National Heritage Responders at NHRpublichelpline at culturalheritage.org<mailto:NHRpublichelpline at culturalheritage.org>

*         HENTF's Save Your Family Treasures guidance is available at Save Your Family Treasures | FEMA.gov<https://www.fema.gov/disaster/recover/save-family-treasures>. 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.


Please convey any questions to me at sarah.caruso at fema.dhs.gov<mailto:sarah.caruso at fema.dhs.gov>.


With thanks,


Sarah Caruso
Save Your Family Treasures Project Manager (Detail)
Heritage Emergency National Task Force
Office of Environmental Planning & Historic Preservation
Resilience
Mobile: (202) 718-2011
Sarah.caruso at fema.dhs.gov<mailto:Sarah.caruso at fema.dhs.gov>
HENTF - Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (si.edu)<https://culturalrescue.si.edu/hentf/>

Federal Emergency Management Agency
fema.gov<https://www.fema.gov/>
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