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Hurricane Recovery and Preparedness Resources

Disaster / Damage Assessment Surveys

October is National Arts and Humanities Month

September statewide call recording

Dear Readers;

Hopefully those of you affected by Hurricane Helene have been able to see signs of hope and recovery. Although the storm has passed, we know the overwhelm hasn't.

Below are links to state and national resources for those who may be searching....and of course, surveys for those who have been affected.

We'd like to know how you're doing, but respect that you may have more pressing concerns at the moment. If you're able, please let us hear from you.

INFORMATION FOR YOU

National Coalition for Arts' Preparedness & Emergency Response (NCAPER) - will start coordinating relief calls for the region and those affected by Hurricane Helene soon. They've been in touch with all of the state agencies, a some local arts agencies that also want to participate. If any LAA's or service org types want to connect with NCAPER, please let us know.

For crafters; the link to Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+).

For dancers: Not directly related to the hurricane, but perhaps helpful: Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants & Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants

Florida Chamber of Commerce Safety Council's hurricane resources page HERE,

Link to FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Locator

Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. Please be sure to share this resource with anyone you know who may have been affected. 

The Florida Policy Institute has established a page on their website tracking hurricane recovery resources.

Visit Florida shares:

Private Sector Coordination Call: The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) has begun hosting a daily private sector coordination call from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time, beginning Friday, September 27, 2024. Briefings will be provided from Emergency Support Functions and private sector partners.

Phone number: 850-988-5144

Phone conference ID: 851 710 569

Emergency Support Function (ESF) 18 coordinates local, state and federal agencies actions that provide immediate and short-term assistance to business and industry as well as economic stabilization. The ESF-18 team is available to respond to any questions, concerns, or unmet needs of the business community. We encourage our private sector partners to reach out to us with business open/close status reports and any unmet needs you may have via the Private Sector Hotline at 850-815-4925, open daily 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or by email at esf18@em.myflorida.com.

Visit FloridaDisaster.biz for business resources.

Road and Bridge Closures:

The Florida Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to download the FL511 app or visit FL511.com for road and bridge closures and potential detours that may be activated. Remember to always follow the direction of local law enforcement and emergency personnel.

State Assistance Information Line (SAIL):

Residents needing resources before & after Tropical Storm Helene can call 1-800-342-3557. There are English, Spanish & Creole speakers available to answer questions.

Florida's Price Gouging Hotline:

Report violations online or via the Attorney General's Price Gouging Hotline at 1-866-966-7226. 

Lodging:

• Rosen Hotels & Resorts activated its Florida Resident Distress Rates* - available until there is no longer a need.
• SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT Special Offer for Evacuees and First Responders

Visit Florida's Current Travel Safety Information page has the latest details for both residents and visitors, and stay in close contact with the Florida Division of Emergency Management and ESF-18 to provide whatever assistance we can. 

The Emergency Accommodations Portals will remain open to provide real-time information on hotel availability for any residents or visitors seeking a place to stay. 

• Expedia Emergency Accommodations Module
• Priceline Emergency Accommodations Portal
• Booking.com Portal

More useful Links:

• FloridaDisaster.org for the latest on the state’s response actions
• FloridaDisaster.biz for emergency resources for businesses
• The National Hurricane Center for current weather alerts and forecast information
• The Executive Office of the Governor for the latest state executive orders
• Follow FLSERT on Twitter for real-time updates from the State’s Emergency Response Team
• Florida 511 for the latest on traffic conditions
• Alert Florida to sign up for emergency alerts and other public safety notifications in your community
• Find your County Emergency Management website for the most up-to-date and locally significant information

September 23 Statewide Call Recording feat. Margaret Murray, Creative Pinellas

GRANT PODCAST

Note: Episode 22 features, St Johns County Cultural Council Director of Grants, Brenda Swan

• GrantTalk on YouTube
• GrantTalk on Spotify
• GrantTalk on IHeart
• GrantTalk on Apple

INFORMATION FROM YOU

NCAPER and NEA are encouraging those who are impacted (damage or disruption) to fill out a Rapid Damage Assessment Form. (organization type guidelines)

• Cultural Institutions: Rapid Damage Assessment Form
• Arts Organizations: Rapid Damage Assessment Form
• Individual Artists & Performing Groups: Rapid Damage Assessment Form

Florida Chamber of Commerce's Business Damage Assessment Survey 

LEARNING WAYS TO HELP

For those looking to donate, cash donations to "recognized disaster relief organizations" are the best, most effective way to help with recovery efforts, as per FEMA. Such organizations include, to name just a couple, United Way of Florida and American Red Cross. 

If you're interested to know how you might help people in North Carolina, the North Carolina Arts Foundation has established the NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund.

If you are aware of learn of any local arts relief funds, please email info@flca.net so that we may spread the word.

Florida Cultural Alliance is also supported in part by grant funding from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more www.southarts.org.

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