Natural disasters pose significant challenges to the protection of our nation’s cultural heritage, making effective preparedness and recovery efforts essential. PCAH has facilitated a landmark collaboration with the DOI, FEMA, IMLS, NEA, NEH, and the Smithsonian Institution, to strengthen community resilience and safeguard treasured sites before disaster strikes. Working alongside non-profit partners to create a pilot to increase preparedness in at-risk sites across the country, this collaboration will fortify the conservation of our nation’s cultural heritage and elevate the role of the arts and humanities in the process of recovery for communities impacted by disaster events.