NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
During the month of September, the National Endowment for the Arts joined FEMA’s efforts to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies and created a short list of preparedness resources tailored to the arts and culture sector. Although we hope no one ever must go through a disaster, it is better to be prepared! A study by the National Institute of Building Sciences found that every $1 spent on mitigation and preparedness saves $6 on disaster response and recovery costs. We wanted to share this list with you in hopes you explore some of these resources and consider how they may apply to your own work.
Disaster Readiness & Emergency Preparedness 101, a great introduction for anyone new to the field of disaster planning, this webinar includes guidance and tips from members of the arts and humanities sector in Kentucky.
Emergency Preparedness: A 4-Step Action Plan, an easy-to-follow plan geared toward helping individual artists in all disciplines protect themselves and their assets in case of emergency.
Heritage Emergency and Response Training (HEART), sponsored jointly by FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution, HEART training is targeted toward cultural stewards, first responders, and emergency managers to better prepare them to work together to address emergencies and disasters that affect cultural institutions and historic sites. Applications for the 2023 training program are currently open.
Visit the National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response’s webpage for a comprehensive list of tools and resources that offer current information and guidance on the most pressing readiness and response needs of arts leaders.
Native Craft Artist Readiness Program, a six-month program that provides training, resources, and financial support to build sustainable craft art business practices. Apply today!
About Mammoth Lakes Recreation
Formed in 2014, Mammoth Lakes Recreation’s mission is to deliver cutting edge sustainable recreation, mobility, and arts & culture opportunities and infrastructure for the benefit of the community and natural environment of Mammoth Lakes. For more information, go to www.mammothlakesrecreation.org.