{"id":6337,"date":"2020-11-05T01:40:26","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T01:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/?page_id=6337"},"modified":"2026-01-23T21:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:34:35","slug":"disaster-relief-and-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/learn\/disaster-relief-and-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"Disaster Relief and Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The League, together with a number of other national arts organizations, has worked with Congress and federal agencies to ensure that arts organizations have improved access to preparation resources and federal disaster relief. A growing number of national resources and expert organizations are available to help arts organizations and artists take essential steps to be prepared and respond to emergency events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congress recognized the public value of performing arts organizations by addressing a significant inequity in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster relief policy. A provision approved by Congress in October 2006 added nonprofit performing arts facilities to the list of organizations eligible for future FEMA disaster relief assistance. \u202fAnd, in November 2024 FEMA published information about new eligibility for self-employed musicians and other artists to gain access to tool-replacement resources, including support for musical instruments. Most FEMA resources flow through state FEMA offices, so getting familiar with your state\u2019s emergency management agency is an essential first step. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disasters can strike at any time and in any place. Advanced preparation is essential to navigating a natural disaster and other unexpected emergencies.\u202fFind more information in the links below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disaster Preparation and Relief Resources <\/strong><br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Find your state\u2019s emergency management agency.<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsready.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ArtsReady<\/strong><\/a>: Find resources on response, recovery, and readiness.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cerfplus.org\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CERF+<\/strong><\/a>: While many of its resources are dedicated to crafts people, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund, CERF+, has a web page with resources available to artists of all types.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disasterassistance.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DisasterAssistance.gov<\/strong><\/a>: providing disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, state, local, and private sector partners.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Federal Emergency Management Agency <\/strong>(FEMA): FEMA offers assistance before and after disaster strikes. Orchestras should consult <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/private-nonprofit-facility-eligibility-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FEMA Assistance for Private Non-Profits After a Disaster<\/strong><\/a> and musicians may find helpful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/fact-sheet\/fema-assistance-self-employed-equipment-tool-replacement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FEMA Assistance for Self-Employed for Equipment, Tool Replacement<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.culturalheritage.org\/resources\/emergencies\/disaster-response-recovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works<\/strong><\/a>: Disaster response and recovery resources. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicares.org\/get-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MusiCares<\/strong>:<\/a> MusiCares provides crisis relief, preventive care, recovery resources, and need-based financial assistance for people across all music professions.<strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=http-3A__www.mmsend60.com_link.cfm-3Fr-3DuhIcjHDiCHetq-5FtAezTrSg-7E-7E-26pe-3D3VpefKLqt5aH79Viw0ntFK32chQItfuGBm37vr2bkxlhRhUff1sal4UuNtCN7W7Hhp81RQRRvyj02rbG9AfAEw-7E-7E-26t-3DqdsmfLnFEFLc843kN6t38A-7E-7E&amp;d=DwMFAw&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=3ll_H_IIyInQyATD3K2gRzZJIlw8fR-q_DYH76SSUkE&amp;m=j27-n00ttzVBflk1u5bePL4Nyl99CXHAt5Ksx-Q4FVNfP9GhhDImB9CQdCqxFT81&amp;s=s9w1xcVPO5rNKBRxd3jUE99r5yese0oZCFxuX3KqDcA&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response (NCAPER)<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>\u202fFind numerous resources for the arts community, including a dedicated\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncaper.org\/disasterresources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>disaster resource<\/strong><\/a>\u202fpage.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arts.gov\/impact\/disaster-readiness-recovery-for-the-arts-and-culture-sector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NEA Disaster Readiness &amp; Recovery for the Arts and Culture Sector<\/strong><\/a>: The<strong> <\/strong>National<strong> <\/strong>Endowment for the Arts has compiled resources, including damage assessment forms and links to response networks. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/performingartsreadiness.org\/webinars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Performing Arts Readiness<\/strong><\/a>: \u202fPerforming Arts Readiness project offers free webinars, on-site training, and presentations at professional conferences on various topics related to emergency preparedness.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Los Angeles Wildfire Relief<\/strong>: See the <a href=\"https:\/\/acso.memberclicks.net\/wildfire-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wildfire Resources<\/strong><\/a> assembled by the Association of California Symphony Orchestras, including relief funds specific to the LA region.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_9cfd4254abeda883bd2d9ea3df2a5ce0\" class=\"ThreespotBlock l-fullwidth content-promo aligncenter\">\n  <div class=\"l-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"ContentPromo \">\n  \n          \n    \n    \n    <div \n      class=\"ContentPromo-item ContentPromo-item--main  \">\n              <div class=\"ContentPromo-item-img bg-image\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/learn\/covid-19\/\">\n            <span class=\"u-screenreader\">COVID-19 Read article<\/span>\n            \n            <img decoding=\"async\" \n              class=\"bg-image-source\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/6538\/covidcrop1800x675-1200x675-c.jpg\"\n              srcset=\"\n                https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/6538\/covidcrop1800x675-640x360-c.jpg 640w,\n                https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/6538\/covidcrop1800x675-960x540-c.jpg 960w,\n                https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/6538\/covidcrop1800x675-1920x1080-c.jpg 1800w\"\n              sizes=\"\n              (min-width: 725px) 50vw,\n              100vw\"\n              alt=\"\"\n            >\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"ContentPromo-item-content  \">\n        <p class=\"ContentPromo-item-type\">\n                      <span>COVID-19<\/span>\n                  <\/p>\n\n        \n        \n        \n                  <h2 class=\"ContentPromo-item-title\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/learn\/covid-19\/\">COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"ContentPromo-item-description \">\n          This is a rapidly changing situation, and recommended actions may be highly-specific to your location. 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News<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"ThreespotBlock l-fullwidth\">\n  <div class=\"l-wrap--large\">\n    <ul class=\"Listing\" id=\"block_49936ab410ee6887e329b5f1c1fd43be\">\n    \n      <li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content has-no-img\">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"Advocacy\">Advocacy<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"June 2, 2023\">June 2, 2023<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/latest-news-in-guidance-for-bow-owners-nea-grants-and-charitable-giving-policy-and-more\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">Latest News in Guidance for Bow Owners, NEA Grants, Charitable Giving Policy, and More<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          In This Issue: League and International Partners Release &quot;Know Your Bow&quot; Pernambuco Guide; NEA Announces Second Round Grants for Arts Projects Recipients; Speak Up to Support the Charitable Act!; Shuttered Venue Grants Near Close-Out Phase; New Ticketing Rules Proposed at Federal Level\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content has-no-img\">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"Advocacy\">Advocacy<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"September 27, 2022\">September 27, 2022<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/autumn-advocacy-action\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">Autumn Advocacy Action<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          In This Issue: Activate New Voter Engagement Resources; Shuttered Venues Grant Program Enters Closeout Process; Talks Accelerate on New Rules for Musical Instruments; Engaging Artists from Abroad\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content has-no-img\">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"Advocacy\">Advocacy<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"March 23, 2022\">March 23, 2022<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/signs-of-spring-cherry-blossoms-and-d-c-policy-updates\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">Signs of Spring: Cherry Blossoms and D.C. Policy Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          In This Issue: NEA and Arts Education Funds Increase for Fiscal Year 2022; Continued Calls for Relief as Research Charts COVID-19&#039;s Impact on the Arts; League Speaks Up on Travel with Musical Instruments; Charitable Giving and Nonprofit Sector Take the Spotlight in Senate Hearing\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content \">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"Advocacy\">Advocacy<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"March 1, 2022\">March 1, 2022<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/solidarity-with-ukraine\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">Solidarity with Ukraine<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a betrayal of humanity. In the face of this attack on an independent nation, with innocent citizens being killed, maimed, or forced to flee their homes, we may feel powerless as arts organizations to make a difference. Nonetheless, this past week the classical music world has moved swiftly to respond to unfolding events and many American orchestras have expressed their solidarity with the people of Ukraine in powerful ways.\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"ListingItem-img ListingItem-img--post bg-image\">\n                                  \n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-image-source\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/31266\/Flag_of_Ukraine.svg_-315x210-c.png\"\n              srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/31266\/Flag_of_Ukraine.svg_-639x426-c.png 639w,\n            https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/31266\/Flag_of_Ukraine.svg_-315x210-c.png 315w,\n            https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/31266\/Flag_of_Ukraine.svg_-720x480-c.png 720w\"\n              sizes=\"\n            (min-width: 850px) 338px,\n            100vw\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content has-no-img\">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"Advocacy\">Advocacy<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"February 14, 2022\">February 14, 2022<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/lots-to-love-in-arts-policy-news\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">Latest Arts Policy News<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          In This Issue: Act Now: ERTC Reinstatement Gaining Support; States Now Processing FEMA Safe Opening Assistance; U.S. Copyright Office Opens Talks on &#039;Bots&#039;; Shuttered Venue Grants in Action Nationwide; NEA American Rescue Plan Grants to Aid 24 Orchestras; New Engagement by U.S. Department of Education on Arts Learning; Engaging International Artists? Explore Consular Waivers, Confirm Approved Vaccines\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content \">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"Advocacy\">Advocacy<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"August 25, 2021\">August 25, 2021<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/update-on-the-afghanistan-national-institute-of-music\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">Update on the Afghanistan National Institute of Music<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          The world is sadly aware of the events in Afghanistan and of the danger faced by women, girls, journalists, and all those who helped the Americans during the war. Less visible is the danger faced in Afghanistan by musicians of all ages, and the Taliban\u2019s history of denying the human right of access to music and music-making.\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"ListingItem-img ListingItem-img--post bg-image\">\n                                  \n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-image-source\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/30376\/ANIM-cropped-315x210-c.png\"\n              srcset=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/30376\/ANIM-cropped-639x426-c.png 639w,\n            https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/30376\/ANIM-cropped-315x210-c.png 315w,\n            https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/30376\/ANIM-cropped-720x480-c.png 720w\"\n              sizes=\"\n            (min-width: 850px) 338px,\n            100vw\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content has-no-img\">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"COVID-19\">COVID-19<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"June 24, 2020\">June 24, 2020<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/policy-updates-for-nonprofits-self-insuring-for-unemployment-benefits\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">Policy Updates for Nonprofits Self-Insuring for Unemployment Benefits<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          Last week, the Protecting Nonprofits from Catastrophic Cash Flow Strain Act was introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) to help relieve burdens on orchestras and other nonprofits that self-insure for unemployment benefits. \n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content has-no-img\">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"COVID-19\">COVID-19<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"June 24, 2020\">June 24, 2020<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/the-latest-paycheck-protection-program-updates-and-league-webinar\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">The Latest Paycheck Protection Program Updates and League Webinar<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          he League is presenting a webinar on 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