Disaster Resources

Disaster response and recovery resources for artists, cultural practitioners, arts/culture organizations and institutions.

State of Hawaiʻi

State of Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HEMA)

The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (Hawaiʻi EMA) is supporting wildfire response and recovery efforts in Hawai‘i and Maui counties, including the extensive damage in Lāhainā. Hawaiʻi EMA is maintaining a page of information and updates: August 2023 Maui Wildfires. Please go to Hawaiʻi EMA for information on how to get relief, volunteer, and make donations.

Hawaiʻi Organizations for Arts and Culture

Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance is a statewide nonprofit that champions the arts – check out their social media accounts for artist support, arts advocacy, and funding opportunities. Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance has recommended:
- CERF+ emergency relief grants for materials-based craft and folk/traditional artists
- CERF+ resources (including financial help and legal aid)
- Rauschenberg Emergency Grants: Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants and Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants.
Maui Public Art Corps is a nonprofit organization coordinating with The National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response (NCAPER) to identify resources and recommend actions. Please check their social media accounts for more information: Maui Public Art Corps on Facebook and Maui Public Art Corps on Instagram.

Federal Government Disaster Resources

Federal Response and Recovery Resources for Arts and Cultural Heritage

The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HEMA) is maintaining a page of information and updates: August 2023 Maui Wildfires. Please go to that page for information on applying for federal disaster assistance.

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Heritage Emergency National Task Force.
- Fact Sheet on Art and Culture Helping People Before, During, and After Disasters (January 2024) PDF.
- FEMA Fact Sheets include “After the Fire: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures” and “Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms”.
Smithsonian Institution Cultural Rescue Initiative:
- Response and Recovery Resources has information and best practices to help cultural institutions take charge of disasters and manage recovery efforts. Also includes information on salvaging damaged family treasures, salvage of collections, how to find a professional conservator, and disaster relief for artists and arts organizations.

This page is maintained by SFCA staff. Inclusion here should not be interpreted as an endorsement.

Disaster Resources

State of Hawaiʻi

State of Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HEMA)

Hawaiʻi Organizations for Arts and Culture

Federal Government Disaster Resources

Federal Response and Recovery Resources for Arts and Cultural Heritage

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