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Disaster Relief

A major disaster declaration has been made on Jun 28, 2024 for the event that occurred beginning on June 16, 2024 in Minnesota (DR-4797).

Public Assistance is currently available for Categories A-G in 22 counties:

  • Blue Earth (County)
  • Carver (County)
  • Cass (County)
  • Cook (County)
  • Cottonwood (County)
  • Faribault (County)
  • Fillmore (County)
  • Freeborn (County)
  • Goodhue (County)
  • Jackson (County)
  • Lake (County)
  • Le Sueur (County)
  • Murray (County)
  • Nobles (County)
  • Pipestone (County)
  • Rice (County)
  • Rock (County)
  • St. Louis (County)
  • Steele (County)
  • Wabasha (County)
  • Waseca (County)
  • Watonwan (County)

Learn more about Public Assistance Categories:
EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE MEASURES may include, but are not limited to: 

  1. Temporary emergency repair (blue roofs and other work) or stabilization of an eligible facility if it eliminates or lessens an immediate threat
  2. Wet vacuuming, damp wiping, or vacuuming with High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) equipment of the interior space 
  3. Removal of contaminated gypsum board, plaster (or similar wall finishes), carpet or floor finishes, and ceilings or permanent light fixtures
  4. Cleaning of contaminated heating and ventilation (including ductwork), plumbing, and air conditioning systems or other mechanical equipment
  5.  Removal or relocation of collections to prevent damage or loss

 

The Public Assistance Program Delivery Process. For more information, go to Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Version 4 (fema.gov).
 

As damages continue to be assessed, disaster assistance may continue to be updated. More information on DR-4797.

 

Please continue to reach out to your members and constituents to help gather reports of damage, identify any unmet needs, and share the following resources:  

 

1. Were any cultural institutions or arts organizations affected? If so, how? Please encourage those impacted to fill out one of the following Rapid Damage Assessment Forms: 

·       Cultural Institutions

·       Arts Organizations

·       Individual Artists and Performing Groups

 

2. Cultural institutions, arts organizations, and artists and performing groups can call the National Heritage Responders hotline: 202.661.8068. The National Heritage Responders, a team of trained conservators and collections care professionals administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation, are available 24/7 to provide advice and guidance.     

 

3. Members of the public and individual artists who have questions about saving family heirlooms and personal collections can email the National Heritage Responders at NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org. 

 

4. HENTF’s Save Your Family Treasures Below you can find the downloadable FEMA fact sheets “After the Flood: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures” and “Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms,” available in multiple languages.

More info here.