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Acadiana Arts Council- Project HEAL, Helping Employ Artists Locally Seamlessly integrating artists impacted by Hurricane Katrina into existing programs to assist those artists in immediate need of financial assistance. Led by Project HEAL Director Matthew Goldman.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our Nation's historic resources, and advise the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.

Alternate ROOTS A Southeastern community arts organization seeking allies, and providing support to affected communities as they begin the process of healing and rebuilding after the hurricanes.

American Association for State and Local History Developing database to centrallize offers of goods, services & space for recovery efforts for all types of museums. Also provides Emergency Assessment Recovery units to LA & MS to provide assessments of collections damage, take photos, & offer info on interim stabilization procedures.

American Association of Museums Provides links to resources pertinent to museum hurricane relief efforts, and general recovery information.

American Institute for Conservation Over 120 conservators willing to help museums, libraries, archives & other cultural institutions. matching experienced volunteer conservators to needs of specific sites; coordinating donations for travel, lodging & purchase of supplies.

American Library Association This site contains ongoing news coverage on how the 2005 hurricane season has affected librarians, libraries, and collections.

American Red Cross Information on volunteering, donating or connecting with displaced family members

American Zoo and Aquarium Association A summary report of AZA members impacted by storms this hurricane season.

Americans for the Arts Support to Local Arts Agencies Affected by Disasters to rebuild the arts in their community.

Americans for the Arts Emergency Relief Fund Funds will be used to provide assistance to local arts service organizations located in or serving those areas most affected by hurricane damage to help them rebuild the arts in their communities.

Artnet.com An articles by Walter Robinson, reflecting on how the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has impacted the New Orleans arts community.

Arts Council of New Orleans Recovery Plan, Relief Fund, artists resources.

Arts United Hurricane Relief Program An arts-related disaster relief effort initiated by Swine Palace Productions.

Association of Children's Museums Cofirmed field reports on ACM members affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Association of Moving Image Archivists The Society of Southwest Archivists and the Society of American Archivists have expanded a fund to provide grants to archival repositories affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Audubon Nature Institute

Brief Guide to Understanding Repairs to Historic Homes An illustrated guide to help owners of historic homes assess damage and plan repairs to flood and storm damaged properties. The guide contains practical information on repair techniques, sources for materials for historic homes and resources for further reading and contacts.

Bring New Orleans Back Commission Mayor Nagin's commission to plan the recovery of the city of New Olreans, targeting Education, Infrastructure, Economic Development, Culture, Health and Social Services, Planning, and Government.

Civil War Damage Assessment, Hurricane Katrina An interactive forum for assessment of damage to Civil War historic resources from Hurricane Katrina.

Conservation Assessment Program CAP provides a general conservation survey of your museum's collection, environmental conditions, and site. Can help museums develop strategies for improved collections care and provide a tool for long-range planning and fundraising.

Council of State Archives Resources and tools to help local governments, historical societies, and other archival repositories salvage historical records following natural disasters

Craft Emergency Relief Fund CERF's emergency relief and recovery programs provide assistance to help sustain a craft artist's career when an emergency occurs.

Cultural Economy Foundation To support the development and enhancement of the unique cultural industries of Louisiana throughout the recovery process.

Cultural Heritage Search Engineer A search engine about the conservation of cultural heritage, restoration and maintenance of the architecture, preservation of the urban landscape

Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism The Department of CRT includes the following cultural resources: Office of State Museum, Office of Cultural Develpoment, Office of State Parks and Office of State Library

Emergency Management Assistance Compact A congressionally ratified organization that provides form and structure to interstate mutual aid. Through EMAC, a disaster impacted state can request and receive assistance from other member states quickly and efficiently, resolving two key issues upfront: liability and reimbursement.

Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Official web site of the federal government agency tasked with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.

From the Lake to the River The Coalition serves as a contact point and clearinghouse for legal information designed to assist Hurricane Katrina victims (wherever they may be located). In addition, we serve as a watchdog and oversight group to ensure that public and private resources are distributed on an equitable basis.

GIS Resources for Katrina Voice for the geographic information science research community; foster multidisciplinary research and education; and promote the informed and responsible use of geographic information science and geographic analysis for the benefit of society.

Heritage Emergency National Task Force Hurricane resources page, and information on saving flood-damaged family heirlooms, photos and other keepsakes.

Heritage Preservation The Heritage Emergency National Task Force continues to work with those recovering from last year's hurricane season and provides regular news updates.

Houston Arts Alliance Thanks for this resource. After Hurricane Ike, we are looking for ways to support the cultural industries here in Houston. Your past efforts are very informative. Sincerely, Jerome Vielman Assistant Director of Grants & Services Houston Arts Alliance

Hurricane Relief Fund of Acadiana Established to receive and manage funds for the benefit of displaced southwestern Louisianans. 99% of funds will go to projects and organizations who are working to assist those in need.

Hurricane Relief Portal Web Directory of Resources for People in Need.

Hurricane Scenarios This animation illustrates the possible destruction that hurricanes can cause based on their category distinction.

In the Wake of the Hurricanes Research Coalition Aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita documentation effort to provide a framework for comparing data collected from independently funded projects. The coalition provides basic questions and a form for collecting the same demographic information, allowing comparison of stories and other information gathered by many interviewers.

Institute of Museum and Library Services An independent Federal grant-making agency helping libraries and museums serve their communities. The Institute fosters leadership, innovation, and a lifetime of learning by supporting the nation's 15,000 museums and 122,000 libraries.

KARES (Katrina Arts Relief and Emergency Support) In addition to the monies so far awarded and activities initiated, and more to come in the near future, KARES right now has two $250 grants we would like to award to two writers who have been affected by Katrina, writers we may not be aware of. If you could use one of these grants, please let us know. Keep it simple. Include your name, address, phone number, how Katrina and/or the subsequent flooding has affected you, and what you would use the money for. Include a note about your craft and a brief list of publications if applicable. One page maximum. Deadline is January 23.

Librarians' Index to the Internet An index of online resources related to hurricane information and assistance.

Library of Congress "Ask a Librarian" is an online reference service provided by the Library of Congress.

Links to Find Family and Friends US government official portal

Louisiana Association of Museums Louisiana Association of Museums is working with FEMA, AAM, SEMC, and AASLH to help assist Louisiana's museums with their recovery effort

Louisiana Cultural Economy Initiative A vision for Louisiana's artistic and cultural industries including a study funded by the National Endowment for the Arts to define the potential of art and culture as a viable sector of the state's overall economy.

Louisiana Disaster Recovery The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation - a network of Louisiana charities, non-profit and governmental agencies.

Louisiana Division of Archaeology Currently representing CRTas FEMA liaison for evaluation of archeological issues related to the recovery.

Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation Currently working with FEMA on assessment of National Register and National Landmark sites in regard to preservation.

Louisiana Division of the Arts Implemented a displaced Artist Registry and Arts Organization update form.

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities LEH Prime Time Family Literacy programs available for communities hosting evacuees, special RELIC program on flood available for libraries; Special issue of LCV on New Orleans and Flood will be out by Oct 31; LEH available to consult on NEH emergency grant.

Louisiana Floods Website providing links to companies offering services for water damage and other information.

Louisiana Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Leads, coordinates, and supports the Louisiana emergency management system, in order to protect lives and prevent the loss of property from all hazards; and ensures that the State is prepared to respond to, and recover from, all natural and man-made emergencies.

Louisiana Presenters Network Supporting diverse artistic, cultural and educational performing arts experiences to the people of Louisiana.

Louisiana Rebirth Scorecard Reporting the progress toward meeting short and long-term goals of the Louisiana Rebirth Plan of the Office of the Lt. governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.

Louisiana Secretary of State Hurricane Updates Provides a wide range of online resources pertaining to hurricane relief.

Louisiana State Library Hurricane resources.

LSU Ag Center Storm Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Recovery Guide for Homeowners, Cleaning Flood Damaged Homes, etc.

Mississippi Heritage Trust MHT was established as the only statewide non-profit organization in Mississippi to serve as a unified voice for preservation in the state. MHT is also a statewide partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and the Mississippi Main Street Association.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) hotline takes reports of missing children, missing adults, and found children

National Center for Preservation Technology & Training Offers hurricane preservation technical assistance and guidance to those in charge of preserving the cultural resources of the Gulf Coast region. At the invitation of FEMA, two NCPTT staff members are to be embedded in the Joint Field Office (JFO) preservation task force.

National Collections Emergency News (NCEN) Website for sharing info on recovery of cultural materials; a centralized respository of news, as well as related health & safety information for conservators.

National Endowment for the Arts Developing recovery program for arts community & needs basic info about impact of storm on all kinds of arts-related things.

National Endowment for the Humanities Emergency Grants Emergency grants to libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and other cultural and historical institutions in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

National Park Service Status Report on Katrina's Impact on Cultural Resources Hurricane Preservation Technical Assistance

National Trust for Historic Preservation Private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities.

Neighborhood Revitalization A national initiative funded by the Ford Foundation and managed by Partners for Livable Communities. This initiative is part of a movement that recognizes neighborhood based arts & cultural organizations as unique stakeholders in poor neighborhoods experiencing economic and demographic shifts

Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) Has Hurricane Katrina Recovery Assisance and Resource page providing info on technical and financial assistance; also emergency assistance for institutions with damaged paper-based collections

Offbeat Magazine Musician communication and resource center

Oral Tradition Electronic Journal An international and interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of worldwide oral traditions and related forms produced by the Center for Studies in Oral Tradition. They will eventually make thousands of pages of research on oral traditions available to the international community at no charge.

People's Hurricane Fund Aims to make a concrete contribution to advancing the Katrina Reconstruction and Justice movement during this new phase of political struggle by launching a programmatic counteroffensive, grounded in three fronts of struggle: reconstruction, institution building, and movement building.

Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans The Preservation Resource Center is a private non-profit organization that promotes the preservation of New Orleans architecture and neighborhoods through a variety of initiatives and programs and is working to keep New Orleanians informed and equip them with the resources they need to return to their homes and neighborhoods.

Preservation Trades Network The Preservation Trades Network (PTN) is a non-profit 501(c)3 membership organization incorporated as an education, networking, and outreach organization. PTN is founded on the principle that conservation of the built environment is fundamentally dependent on the quality, availability, and viability of the skilled trades. We believe that opportunities for education, employment, and compensation of people skilled in the traditional trades are directly reflected in the quality of the built environment, and the effective stewardship of cultural heritage.

Public Entity Risk Institute Serving the Risk Management Needs of Local Governments, Small Businesses, and Small Nonprofit Entities

Public Library Conditions Post-Hurricane status reports of public libraries.

Road Home Program The largest single housing recovery program in U.S. history – was developed by Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco to help our residents get back into a home or apartment as quickly and fairly as possible. The Road Home program is currently taking applications. It does not cost anything to apply. Eligible homeowners affected by Hurricane Rita or Katrina may receive up to $150,000 in compensation for losses to get back into their homes.

Shifting Sands Art, Culture & Neighborhood Change is currently seeking new organizations to receive grants. If you are an arts and cultural organization interested in working to resolve tensions that result from shifting demographics, socioeconomic, urban reform, generation and cultural gaps please contact Penny Cuff, pcuff@livable.com, or Laura Tan, ltan@livable.com

So What... About Copyright: What Artists Need to Know About Copyright & Trademarks Theoretical and practical understanding of the important and evolving concepts that make up copyright, trademark, fair use, and the public domain for filmmakers, visual artists and writers.

Society of American Archivists Provides archival and general information relating to hurricane recovery.

Society of Southwest Archivists (SSA) SSA has established this website to capture and share information about our colleagues and friends from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas who have been affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

SOLINET A clearinghouse of information for those who need assistance and those offering assistance to the staff of all libraries and cultural institutions affected by the hurricanes.

Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) SEMC strives to increase educational and professional development opportunities, improve the interchange of ideas and information, and encourage respect and collegiality

Southern Arts Federation (SAF) Emergency Relief Fund for artists and arts organizations who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Southern Arts Federation - Recovery Resources Recovery Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations

Taxes & Hurricanes Information for Taxpayers Affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma .

Texas Music Office Texas responds to Katrina. Resources to help New Orleans and other Gulf Coast musicians and music business professionals affected by Hurricane Katrina.

The Higher Ground Hurricane Relief Fund Grants for musicians and music industry-related enterprises from the Greater New Orleans area.

Times Picayune NOLA.com wide news coverage of all Katrina related stories and efforts for recovery in the greater New Orleans area

Tipitina's The Tipitina's Foundation is dedicated to helping artists recover from Hurricane Katrina and preserving the cultural traditions of New Orleans.

US Department of Labor Disaster Unemployment Assistance provides financial assistance to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a major disaster declared by the President of the United States. The program is administered by states as agents of the federal government.

Voices From the Storm This site showcases first hand accounts of storm stories through art and literature.

When the Levees Broke, A Spike Lee Documentary As the world watched in horror, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on August 29, 2005. Like many who watched the unfolding drama on television news, director Spike Lee was shocked not only by the scale of the disaster, but by the slow, inept and disorganized response of the emergency and recovery effort. Lee was moved to document this modern American tragedy, a morality play witnessed by people all around the world. The result is WHEN THE LEVEES BROKE: A REQUIEM IN FOUR ACTS. The film is structured in four acts, each dealing with a different aspect of the events that preceded and followed Katrina's catastrophic passage through New Orleans. Acts I and II premiere Monday, August 21 at 9pm (ET/PT), followed by Acts III and IV on Tuesday, August 22 at 9pm. All four acts will be seen Tuesday, Aug. 29 (8:00 p.m.-midnight), the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.