Who We Are
The Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF), co-sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Smithsonian Institution, is a partnership of 60 national service organizations and federal agencies.
Our Mission
HENTF’s mission is to protect cultural heritage in our nation’s states, tribes, territories, and local communities from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies.
What’s New / What’s Old
Watch this space for the latest HENTF developments and announcements. Older news will be archived under News Briefs.
About HENTF
Learn how this public-private partnership helps cultural institutions, the U.S. and international communities preserve their cultural identities and history.
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Resources
Discover useful information and tools to help cultural stewards and the public prepare for and respond to disasters.
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Major Disasters
Find relevant information and valuable links to help cultural stewards, emergency managers, and the public respond to and recover from major disasters.
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Training
Explore opportunities offered by HENTF and the SCRI to become better prepared to address disasters and protect our cultural heritage.
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Contact Us
To reach the HENTF team, please email hentf@si.edu
