Take Action
Whether you come from the world of events, emergency management, or government, or just someone who sees what’s possible, you understand what your community needs to stay safe and resilient. Use that insight to push for policies and funding that recognize the mass gathering experts already in your community as critical partners in disaster preparedness.
Advocate for government recognition
Champion a resolution in your city, county, or state government that recognizes cross-sector professionals and venues as critical assets in disaster preparedness. A resolution doesn’t create new laws or require funding, but it formally acknowledges the value of this model, strengthening future partnership opportunities.
Commit 5% for preparedness
Lead this change from within! We call upon arts and cultural organizations to invest 5% of their annual budget in disaster readiness—protecting operations, positioning our sector as essential civic infrastructure, and ensuring we’re #ReadyWhen our communities need us most. It’s an investment that serves both your mission and your community, opening doors to new potential partnerships and funding streams.
Join our working group
We’re continually developing tools and resources to help professionals put these ideas into practice. We’d especially like to connect with you if:
- You’re an emergency manager, AJH, or local leader interested in spearheading this approach in your jurisdiction
- You operate an arts or community venue that has been used as an emergency hub
- You’ve led a grassroots community disaster response effort