July 12, 2019 - - As
the Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Barry, now is the time to make certain that you are prepared. The Coalition provides links to a myriad of resources made available
through its partners:
South
Arts
South Arts continues to monitor Tropical Storm Barry and recognizes that potential applicants for
Cross-Sector
Impact Grants may be affected by the storm and may be unable to submit their Letter of Interest by the July 18 deadline. Should it
become necessary, South Arts will reassess on a case-by-case basis the July 18 Letter of Interest deadline for those affected by the storm.
If you are in an area expected to be impacted, please be safe. You can find information about preparing your facility for a shutdown at www.artsready.org.
If you are not in the storm’s path, please take time NOW to work on your readiness plan while your status is Calm. Resources are available at www.artsready.org.
CERF+
Providing disaster preparedness resources for artists. CERF+ encourages you to take a moment now to review the high
wind, flood,
and evacuation readiness
tips found in CERF+'s Studio
Protector.
If you or a studio artist you know is affected by the storm, please review the disaster relief and recovery tips
found in the Studio Protector when you are able. Artists working in a craft discipline may contact CERF+ about emergency relief, or learn more here.
Emergency Relief for Artists Working In Craft Disciplines
If you have experienced a career-threatening loss, please contact CERF+ when you are able at relief@cerfplus.org.
Direct financial assistance to artists working in craft disciplines includes:
•$3,000 Grants
•Booth fair waivers at craft shows
•Discounts on materials and equipment from suppliers and manufacturers
The
Actors Fund
Social Services & Financial Assistance with respect and understanding, our professional social workers offer our community help to address a wide array of challenges
via counseling and support groups, education, emergency financial assistance and practical help—completely free of charge.
Performing
Arts Readiness
The Performing Arts Readiness project offers free webinars, on-site training, and presentations at professional conferences on various topics related to emergency
preparedness. Webinars: https://performingartsreadiness.org/webinars/
NCAPER
Hurricane
Preparedness Tips - Spanish
Hurricane
Preparedness Tips - English
FEMA
On July 11, the President approved an emergency declaration for Louisiana for Tropical Storm Barry. Under this declaration, the 35 parishes noted
below are eligible for Public Assistance, Category B – Emergency Protective Measures.
Emergency Protective Measures (Category B) may include, but are not limited to:
·
Temporary emergency repair (blue roofs and other work) or stabilization of an eligible facility if it eliminates or lessens an immediate
threat
·
Removal or relocation of collections to prevent damage or loss
·
Wet vacuuming, damp wiping, or vacuuming with High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) equipment of the interior space
·
Removal of contaminated gypsum board, plaster (or similar wall finishes), carpet or floor finishes, and ceilings or permanent light
fixtures
·
Cleaning of contaminated heating and ventilation (including ductwork), plumbing, and air conditioning systems or other mechanical
equipment
What does this mean for private nonprofit (PNP) cultural institutions and arts organizations in a declared parish?
Document, document, document! Eligible PNPs may be eligible for reimbursement of costs incurred for the activities noted above, as well as others
that might be taken to protect your facility and collections. Take pictures, take notes, ask for and save invoices and receipts. Even if your institution is not currently listed, document all activities undertaken; that information will be helpful if you need
to file an insurance claim.
What else should you do?
·
Track the storm via the National Hurricane Center, http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.
·
Monitor information via LA’s Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP): http://gohsep.la.gov/
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See additional hurricane preparedness tips for cultural institutions at https://culturalrescue.si.edu/hentf/resources/planning-preparedness-and-mitigation-resources/
·
Read GOHSEP’s 8-page brochure about what private nonprofits need to know about the Public Assistance Program:http://gohsep.la.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Workshop/Outreach/PNP_Brochure.pdf?ver=2015-08-14-091339-790
The 35 declared parishes:
Acadia, Ascension, Assumption, Avoyelles, Calcasieu, Cameron, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette,
Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Ouachita, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, Rapides, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Vermilion, Washington, West Baton Rouge,
West Feliciana