[Nhcoll-l] FW: ACTION REQUESTED: IA and NM Disaster Declarations

Tue Jun 25 13:04:28 EDT 2024

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From: FEMA-HENTF <fema-hentf at fema.dhs.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 1:00 PM
Subject: ACTION REQUESTED: IA and NM Disaster Declarations

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Dear HENTF members,

Two major disaster declarations in IA and NM have been approved. Please see details of these events below:

  1.  A major disaster declaration was made on June 20th, 2024 for the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire, and Flooding event that took place on June 17th, 2024 in New Mexico (DR-4795).

     *   Individual Assistance and Public Assistance (Categories A and B) is available in 2 counties and 1 tribe: Lincoln and Otero Counties, and the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Designated Areas | FEMA.gov<https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4795/designated-areas>
     *   Information on DR-4795 can be found at 4795 | FEMA.gov<https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4795>.

  1.  A major disaster declaration was made on June 24th, 2024 for the Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes that took place on June 16th, 2024 and are continuing in Iowa (DR-4796).

     *   Public Assistance Categories A and B and Individual Assistance are now available in 5 counties: Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Clay, and Emmet counties. Additionally, Public Assistance Categories A-G are available in 4 counties: Osceola, Dickinson, O'Brien, and Buena Vista counties. (Please see map for further location and assistance details: Designated Areas | FEMA.gov<https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4795/designated-areas>).
     *   Information on DR-4796 can be found at 4796 | FEMA.gov<https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4796>.

Public Assistance Categories:

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EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE MEASURES may include, but are not limited to:

1.       Temporary emergency repair (blue roofs and other work) or stabilization of an eligible facility if it eliminates or lessens an immediate threat

2.       Wet vacuuming, damp wiping, or vacuuming with High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) equipment of the interior space

3.       Removal of contaminated gypsum board, plaster (or similar wall finishes), carpet or floor finishes, and ceilings or permanent light fixtures

4.       Cleaning of contaminated heating and ventilation (including ductwork), plumbing, and air conditioning systems or other mechanical equipment

5.       Removal or relocation of collections to prevent damage or loss

The Public Assistance Program Delivery Process. For more information, go to Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Version 4 (fema.gov)<https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_pappg-v4-updated-links_policy_6-1-2020.pdf>.

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  1.  Individual Assistance is available to individuals and households. For disasters declared on or after March 22nd, 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 Press Release<https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240119/biden-harris-administration-reforms-disaster-assistance-program-help>.

Please continue to reach out to your members and constituents to help gather reports of damage, identify any unmet needs, and share the following resources:

     *   Were any cultural institutions or arts organizations affected? If so, how? Please encourage those impacted to fill out one of the following Rapid Damage Assessment Forms:

*         Cultural Institutions<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX2xFpCGc5gTq7UKQSO7xNQqpdL2kQMrFYNwx1RDxT-qsO8g/viewform__;!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!BEwzqxgODI1zp5m8dPjxlgwYFPE7FIaj_O7W7ACq-9ybGrR-NnlJbEYKQFEmx90HpQxxIbSEg_kByGNE4Gt2Xy4nRKR0tQ$>

*         Arts Organizations<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/forms.gle/fNAcHzBoUNWiWXY36__;!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!FF4rrinph9gvQncugXdq34H2en9zNSLRF0jqQYTXQ73WKE62iV2HZ8Ykr5Bt7tUEfC6fSU6AIIQi187ecfI2p0gcR5cdnkM$>

*         Individual Artists and Performing Groups<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/forms.gle/QL5gAYNUeG6fYRWn7__;!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!FF4rrinph9gvQncugXdq34H2en9zNSLRF0jqQYTXQ73WKE62iV2HZ8Ykr5Bt7tUEfC6fSU6AIIQi187ecfI2p0gcibV5DBo$>

Important: The Rapid Damage Assessment Forms are for data collection purposes and are not an application for FEMA assistance.

     *   Cultural institutions, arts organizations, and artists and performing groups 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 and individual artists who have questions about saving family heirlooms and personal collections 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 https://www.fema.gov/assistance/save-family-treasures. Here you can find the downloadable FEMA fact sheets "After the Fire: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures", "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 fema-hentf at fema.dhs.gov<mailto:fema-hentf at fema.dhs.gov>.  I will stay in touch as disaster assistance evolves.

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://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/culturalrescue.si.edu/hentf/__;!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!FLn_I_FwDfOJTr3popeOG8VajHWH4QBE-JeDht1i0OLx91SBuAbAj1vI4Ner4RyUxcmrm86xxg6Ol7wkPhMfkw$>

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