Natural Disaster Resources
Donations
Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund
Governor Beshear has established the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund to assist those impacted by the floods and the severe weather system beginning July 26, 2022. All donations to the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund are tax-deductible and donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes after donating. If you wish to donate to the Relief Fund, please select an amount and click on the donate button below.
Individuals - Funding
Appalachian Flood Support Resources
Currently, Appalachian Eastern Kentucky, Southwestern Virginia, and surrounding areas are experiencing historic flooding levels that began overnight and are expected to continue throughout Friday. We'll be collecting verifiable donation fund and resource information and posting it here.
CERF+ emergency funding for artists
Emergency assistance for artists who have experienced a career threatening emergency, such as an illness, accident, fire or natural disaster
Renters and homeowners in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Perry and Pike who were affected by the severe storms, flooding and mudslides that began July 26 may apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster assistance.
The Actors Fund, Emergency Financial Assistance
Provides emergency financial assistance to all professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industries
Provides asssistance for musicians in crisis
Individuals - Guides
FEMA offers guidance to help individuals and families salvage their treasured family belongings following a disaster
Family Valuables and Treasures
Step-by-step instructions to help survivors stabilize their treasured belongings
Smithsonian: Resources for the Public
Site offers guidance to FEMA's initiative to save family treasures
Team of trained conservators and collections care professionals
Kentucky's Office of Emergency Management website
Information about Public Assistance
24/7 Collections Emergency Hotline
NEDCC staff are available to provide advice to institutions and individuals handling collection-related disasters
Organizations - Funding
Business Physical Disaster Loans
SBA loan for businesses or non-profit organizations that has sustained physical damange and is located in a disaster declared county
A variety of programs to help farmers, ranchers, communities and businesses affected by natural disaster events.
Provides asssistance for musicians in crisis
Organizations - Guides
An Arts Field Guide to Federal Disaster Relief
A guide which breaks down federal disaster relief for the arts and culture sector for artists and arts organizations
A project that provides outreach, resources, and grants for performing arts venues affected by disasters and emergencies
National Heritage Responders: 202-661-8068
24-7 hotline to assist cultural institutions affected by tornadoes
NCAPER: National Coalition for Arts' Preparedness & Emergency Response
24/7 Collections Emergency Hotline
NEDCC staff are available to provide advice to institutions and individuals handling collection-related disasters
If I have questions, who can help me?
Emily Moses
Executive Staff Advisor
emilyb.moses@ky.gov
502-892-3109