Article | Artifact/Collections Response

By Ruth E. Bryan, Archivist, University of Kentucky Libraries and Jessica Evans, Community Arts Senior Extension Associate
Published on Sep. 11, 2023

Disaster- whether burst pipe, flood, fire, tornado or other weather related disaster can strike quickly, often with devastating effects to communities.

Article | Arts in Health Disaster Recovery

By Jessica Evans, Community Arts Senior Extension Associate
Published on Nov. 10, 2022

During trying times, when local health services may be strained or overwhelmed due to emergent physical needs in communities, art can be an integral part of disaster recovery efforts. Art can be a pathway for recognizing common stress responses to trauma and can provide some beneficial ways to cope with it.

Article | Damage Assessment, Claims and Relief Aid

By Jessica Evans, Community Arts Senior Extension Associate and Melissa Bond, Community Arts Extension Program Leader
Published on Sep. 1, 2022

As communities recover from natural disasters, arts and cultural organizations face a unique set of challenges.

Article | Arts Preparedness

By Jessica Evans, Community Arts Senior Extension Associate
Published on Aug. 17, 2022

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING Disaster never strikes at a convenient time. In fact, if you could plan the timing for a disaster, chances are you might still not be ready when it arrives. A good plan will help your organization develop categorized strategies for managing unforeseen circumstances.