Disaster Response Resources

As the weather takes a toll on communities, the contents and structures of homes, businesses and museums can be impacted.   

The following websites are excellent sources for information in the recovery of damaged materials: 

The Minnesota Historical Society:
http://www.mnhs.org/preserve/conservation/emergency.html

Heritage Preservation:
http://www.heritagepreservation.org/programs/tfcurrent.html

FEMA:
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/coping.shtm

The State Historical Society can also provide technical assistance in recovery efforts, call 701-328-2666.   You will be connected to a staff person who will do his or her best to assist you. 

Photographs, paper and books:
Ann Jenks, ajenks@nd.gov
Shane Molander, smolander@nd.gov

Objects and textiles:
Jenny Yearous, jyearous@nd.gov

Historic structures:
Lorna Meidinger, lbmeidinger@nd.gov

Funding:
Historic Preservation Emergency Fund, for financial support of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, contact Amy Munson, amunson@nd.gov.  This funding source requires weeks to acquire approval.

Cultural Heritage Grants, very limited funds currently exist.  The next grant cycle begins in July 2009.   Download the Cultural Heritage Grant Application here.

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Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
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Hours:
State Museum and Store: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F; Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We are closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. We are closed at noon Christmas Eve if it falls on Mon.-Thurs. and are closed all day if it falls on Fri.-Sun.
State Archives: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F, except state holidays; 2nd Sat. of each month, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Appointments are recommended. To schedule an appointment, please contact us at 701.328.2091 or archives@nd.gov.
State Historical Society offices: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F, except state holidays.

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