INVITATION: Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery Resources for Artists

Jan 12

Webinar: Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery Resources for Artists and Art and Cultural Institutions

January 23, 2024

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), will co-host a webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 23, to promote collaboration between emergency management professionals, artists, art and cultural institutions in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

The webinar will feature presentations from the National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund, the National Endowment for the Arts and FEMA. Attendees will learn about government and non-government resources available to help prepare for and respond to disasters.  

For further questions, please contact Partnerships@fema.dhs.gov.

This Inspiration Book is a resource for FEMA, partners and communities to begin discussions around building resilience through Arts and Experiential Learning. This book includes key considerations for starting a project and inspiring examples of projects from around the world.

Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day! #WearBlueDay

Human trafficking affects millions across the globe. Each January, the Center for Countering Human Trafficking’s (CCHT) Blue Campaign recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month (HTPM) to raise awareness of and combat this heinous crime.

January 11 marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, also known as #WearBlueDay. Today, Blue Campaign invites individuals and offices to:

Wear blue, the international color of human trafficking awareness, to state your commitment to help save lives. Need inspiration? See how other organizations have participated.
Post a photo of yourself, or with your colleagues, on your personal or organization’s social media channels using the hashtag #WearBlueDay to show your commitment to wearing blue and raising awareness! You can also download ready-to-use #WearBlueDay graphics and captions to post on your social channels to spread the word. Don’t forget to tag @DHSBlueCampaign. Follow and tag us on social media (@DHSBlueCampaign on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) so we can see how you are participating.
Encourage your colleagues, friends, and family to do the same.

Learn more about organizations working to #EndHumanTrafficking in your community: #Parnter2Prevent

The DHS Partnerships Center carries out the policies and program priorities of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, DHS and FEMA for faith and community-based organizations related to all-hazards preparedness, emergency and disaster response and recovery, safety, security, and human trafficking. The DHS Partnerships Center offers a variety of resources to the public at dhs.gov/faith.

The DHS Partnerships Center does not endorse any non-governmental organizations, entities or services.

DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

Have a comment, question or looking for information? E-mail us at Partnerships@fema.dhs.gov