Emergency Preparedness

General Emergency Preparedness Plan & Disaster Response

Below are links to resources we hope will assist you as you create an emergency preparedness plan and organize in the aftermath of a disaster.

MAC’s Emergency Preparedness Plan (PDF)

For a full list of resources and support options, visit: National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response

Crisis Communications Resources

In our increasingly connected world, it should come as no surprise that arts organizations, like all other entities, are vulnerable to public controversies and crises. Several arts partners have assembled helpful plans to guide arts organizations through these times without creating lasting damage.

National Assembly of State Arts Agencies: Communicating about Arts Controversies (PDF)

Other local, regional, and national resources

Below are a few organizations that provide assistance and support for artists and arts organizations in times of disaster.


The Mississippi Arts Commission recently hosted a webinar with Cameron Baxter Lewis of CERF+ and Jennifer Leff of MusiCares. They shared information about resources available to individual artists during times of unexpected emergencies. Cameron and Jennifer tackled the question many artists may face at some point in their careers: What can I do when I can’t make an income through my art due to a medical emergency or an unforeseen disaster? This Ask a Professional webinar was recorded on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Here is the information about FEMA’s recent rule change and their new tool replacement policy.
Click here to listen to a podcast that explains the new rules and policy.
Click Here to view the FEMA tool replacement policy fact sheet.