Harvey Arts Recovery Releases Hurricane Preparedness Toolkit to Support Longevity of Greater Houston Arts Community
"Throughout the process of advocacy, gathering donations and awarding grants to support the recovery needs of our
The HARF Arts & Culture Disaster Hurricane Toolkit provides key information to prevent or reduce the burden of common issues reported by applicants to HARF funding opportunities, including loss of necessary tools or equipment, loss of opportunities to perform or show work, loss of prepared inventory and physical damage to a studio. That's why the Toolkit covers important topics such as flood insurance, protecting assets, emergency resources, mid-storm safety procedures, evacuation routes and disaster relief options.
Multiple organizations collaborated in the creation of HARF to sustain and aid the
Jones said, "If we're to reduce the level of devastation wrought on our artistic community during disasters like Hurricane Harvey, we have to equip artists and organizations with information they can use for a healthier recovery in the future. As our final project, this toolkit offers insight and a tangible resource to prepare them for problems unique to their experiences during a disaster."
Three rounds of funding raised with the help of local nonprofits, donations through the online advocacy platform www.harveyartsrecovery.org and seed money from the Houston Endowment went out to creatives within a 10-county region including
A resource guide is now available at harveyartsrecovery.org and the Arts & Culture Disaster Preparedness Toolkit can be downloaded by clicking here. To schedule interviews, please contact
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