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The devastation wrought on the residents
of the New Orleans, Louisiana area and the Mississippi
and Alabama Gulf Coasts by Hurricane Katrina is beyond
description. It will be weeks, months, and years before
life returns to any semblance of normalcy for many of
these residents. In the wake of the destruction from
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the immediate response
has been, of course, directed toward the human life,
health, and safety issues facing New Orleans and the
Gulf Coast. In turn, the recovery of cultural institutions
and their associated collections, including historic
structures, will contribute to community restoration
and reconstruction as well as the preservation of the
heritage of the Gulf Region. Toward this goal, the Smithsonian
is committed to the national relief effort by joining
our fellow museums and national service organizations
in offering support and assistance to affected cultural
institutions. Learn More
Sheila P. Burke
Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
Smithsonian Institution
The following list is a sample of
websites which may serve useful to cultural institutions
and the general public in preserving collections and
family heirlooms damaged by the hurricanes.
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