GUIDE TO FEDERAL DISASTER FUNDING FOR CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS NOW INCLUDES NEW FEMA POLICY ON ANIMALS

WASHINGTON, D.C.--With winter storm season in full swing and spring flooding right around the corner, now is the time to become familiar with the federal disaster aid process for cultural institutions. Heritage Preservation and the Heritage Emergency National Task Force present the Guide to Navigating FEMA and SBA Disaster Aid for Cultural Institutions, which leads cultural institutions through the process of applying to FEMA and the SBA for assistance after major disasters.

This booklet is designed to help cultural institutions, arts organizations, and historic sites obtain the funding they need to recover from disasters.

The contents of the Guide have been reviewed and approved by both FEMA and SBA and include:

a summary of federal recovery funding regulations tailored specifically for cultural heritage resources
state emergency management agency contact information
reprints of relevant FEMA, SBA, and IRS policies and procedures
two copies each of required FEMA, SBA, and IRS forms.

Included in the Guide is information about FEMA's new disaster assistance policy that covers animals in eligible institutions, including aquaria and zoos.

Download the Navigation Guide and share the information with your colleagues and constituents.

Institutions in Federally-declared disaster counties can request a free copy by calling 202-233-0800.

Additional disaster planning and recovery resources are available at www.heritageemergency.org.

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The Heritage Emergency National Task Force is a partnership of 40 government agencies and national service organizations formed in 1995. An initiative of Heritage Preservation and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Task Force has helped to protect cultural heritage from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies. Find valuable disaster resources at the Task Force Web site, www.heritageemergency.org

For more than 30 years, Heritage Preservation has been the national, nonprofit advocate for the proper care of the objects and sites that embody our history and enrich our lives. Heritage Preservation partners with institutions, organizations, and concerned individuals who care about preserving our past.