Despite the lore of Venice being protected from hurricanes, these major tropical storms have had an impact on the area for centuries.  Below are some resources to assist you before and after these disasters strike.

The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative and the Heritage Emergency Task Force (HENTF) share materials to help those in the U.S. and abroad be fully prepared in all aspects of disaster risk management and emergency response.

Guidance for Disaster Mitigation and Recovery for Historic Properties – Florida strives to be a national leader in developing local planning, response, recovery, and mitigation for disasters. To further this effort, the Department of State Division of Historical Resources has prepared guidance to address the unique needs of historic resources in preparation for and in response to a disaster.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fact Sheet "After the Flood: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures" provides advice and guidance for saving family heirlooms, photos, and other keepsakes.

The National Park Service through the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training offers series of Preservation in Practice: Disasters brochures, including this one on salvaging wet photographs.

Image of Hurricane Donna, 1960.  Courtesy the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.