Emergency Preparedness and Response

Quick Links: Disaster Resources | Acts of Violence and Threats to Safety Resources

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In light of recent disasters, acts of violence and pandemics, APAP’s field partners provide an array of services to help you prepare for and respond to emergencies.

ArtsReady makes available informational resources and an online business continuity, readiness and sustainability planning tool. The Performing Arts Readiness Project offers webinars, grant opportunities, guidance on recovery assistance, and regular updates. Both aim to help you keep your arts organization and events safe and open-for-business.

Disaster Resources

Disaster Preparedness: General Resources

ArtsReady and the Performing Arts Readiness project's Pocket Response Resource (“PRR”).
Americans for the Arts' Preparedness Checklist
National Coalition for the Arts' Preparedness and Emergency Response (NCAPER)
NCAPER's The Arts Organizations at a Crossroads Toolkit

Disaster Relief: General Resources

Entertainment Community Fund: A national human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment.
Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+): With a focus on studio artists, CERF+ strives to support a safettnet of resources and support to protect and sustain their livelihood, studio and art. They offer the following emergency guide.
MusiCares: The Grammy Foundation’s charity that provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need.
New York Foundation for the Arts Emergency Resources: A curated list of available emergency grants.
Women Arts: A curated list of available emergency grants.

Disaster Relief: Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria

CERF+ Responds to Hurricanes Harvey + Irma + Maria
MusiCares: 2017 Hurricane Relief Efforts

Safety Resources

The horrific acts of violence that have taken place in Las Vegas, Paris, and Manchester remind us that cultural events can be targets. Our field partner ArtsReady recommends the following resources to assist in your preparation for and response to acts of violence.

Additionally, catastrophic loss of life that happened at Astroworld in Houston reminds us how important safety is at live events. Here are some insights from the Event Safety Alliance.

Active Shooter

From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:

Video: Responding To An Active Shooter Crisis Situation
Publication: Active Shooter: How to Respond – Profile of an Active Shooter - This booklet contains advice on individual responses including evacuation and hiding out, as well as guidance on training your staff on how to prepare and respond.
Webinar: 90-minute Active Shooter Webinar - This 90-minute recorded webinar from the Department of Homeland Security can help the private and public sector understand the importance of developing an emergency response plan and the need to train employees on how to respond if confronted with an active shooter.

From the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Video: Surviving an Active Shooter (WARNING HIGHLY GRAPHIC) portraying a number of different types of active shooter scenarios and how to protect yourself and those around you.

Bomb Threat

From the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI):

Website: What to Do If There is a Bomb Threat includes a useful checklist to keep posted near the main phone lines in both administrative and box office/guest service areas.

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