Be Prepared for Hurricane Lane

August 22, 2018—As Hurricane Lane hurtles toward Hawaii, it’s important that all individuals and cultural institutions prepare now. 

• Track the storm via the Centra Pacific Hurricane Center. 

• Monitor information via Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency.

• Get ready to weather the storm with these Hurricane Relief Resources. 

• Request support from the SAA Foundation National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives.

For Immediate Advice or Assistance:

• Contact the National Heritage Responders at 202-661-8068.

• See the Northeast Document Conservation Center's Emergency Resources or contact NEDCC's 24/7 Emergency Hotline at 855-245-8303. 

 FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution co-sponsor the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, a partnership of 42 national service organizations and federal agencies created to protect cultural heritage from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies.