FAIC's National Heritage Responders are sharing resources and reaching out to local colleagues, arts organizations, and individuals whose collections have been affected by the fires.
Fire Recovery Resources
Collections Evacuation Tip Sheet (pdf)Fire Smoke, Soot, and Ash Recovery Tip Sheet (pdf)Recovery Company Tip Sheet (pdf)
FEMA After the Fire Fact Sheet (pdf)After the Fire: Health and Safety Resources (video)After the Fire: Book and Paper Salvage (video)After the Fire: Object Salvage (video)
*Note these videos were created in the wake of the Lahaina fire. Our team is working on updates to address wildfire recovery more broadly, and we will have those published in the coming weeks.
How You Can Help
Individuals, if your personal items have been damaged in an emergency, email: NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org
Institutions, if your collections have been affected by an emergency, call: 202.661.8068
Not urgent? Email emergencies@culturalheritage.org