FEMA Resources

September 22, 2023

With current tropical storm watches and warnings issued for Delaware, if you find yourself in need please use the resources listed below:

• National Heritage Responders:
  • A team of trained conservators and collections care professionals administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation. They are available 24/7 to provide phone advice and guidance.
  • Cultural institutions and arts organizations affected by the flooding can call the National Heritage Responders hotline: 202-661-8068
  • Members of the public who have questions about saving family heirlooms can email the National Heritage Responders at: NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org
• Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF):
  • Co-sponsored by FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution
  • HENTF’s Save Your Family Treasures guidance is available at Save Your Family Treasures | FEMA.gov.
  • From this website 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.
• Lori Foley, FEMA’s Coordinator, Heritage Emergency National Task Force Office of Environmental Planning & Historic Preservation Resilience
  • Lori’s mobile: (202) 826-6303
  • Lori’s email: lori.foley@fema.dhs.gov
  • Websites: culturalrescue.si.edu/hentf and fema.gov