Families

Tras las severas tormentas e inundaciones ocurridas en febrero, muchos residentes de Kentucky se vieron con el desafío de rescatar sus preciados tesoros familiares (fotografías, documentos, obras de arte y otros recuerdos) dañados por las inundaciones. En respuesta, FEMA se está uniendo a los esfuerzos estatales de recuperación para ayudar a los sobrevivientes a salvar estos preciosos artículos con la ayuda del Grupo de Trabajo Nacional para el Patrimonio en Emergencias (SYFT, por sus siglas en inglés) de la agencia.

Flooding has affected many parts of the United States over the last few weeks. While floods can be devastating, being prepared and informed can help you and your loved ones stay safe and recover effectively.

Flooding has affected many parts of the United States over the last few weeks. While floods can be devastating, being prepared and informed can help you and your loved ones stay safe and recover effectively.

In the wake of the severe storms and floods in February, many Kentuckians were left with the challenge of salvaging their cherished family treasures—photographs, documents, artwork, and other keepsakes—damaged by floodwaters. In response, FEMA is joining the state’s recovery efforts to help survivors salvage these precious items by deploying the agency’s Save Your Family Treasures (SYFT) team.

Georgians who had family treasures, heirlooms, photos and books damaged during Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4--20) and Hurricane Helene shouldn’t throw them away just yet. They may be salvageable and expert advice is available to help.