On Jul 22, 2022, a fast-moving, unpredictable wildfire started near Yosemite National Park. As of July 27, the fire has burned dozens of homes, threatened 1,400 structures, forced evacuation of 3,000 people, and destroyed nearly 19,000 acres. Although the pace of the fire has slowed, it still threatens areas to the north and east, including […]

Flooding in Montana and Yellowstone caused massive devastation. This area is home to many artists and CERF+ is ready to help in their recovery. If you are a materials-based artist or artisan impacted by the severe weather, please visit our recovery resources and submit an inquiry for our emergency relief program. We are here for […]

On May 20, 2022, a powerful ESF3 tornado tore through Gaylord, Michigan. Multiple injuries and two confirmed fatalities have been reported. Widespread damage occurred to homes and businesses, and downed trees and power lines blocked several roads. “My heart goes out to the families and small businesses impacted by the tornado and severe weather in […]

On April 13, 2022, the McBride Fire burned through Lincoln County in Southern New Mexico, destroying 6,000+ acres and more than 200 homes. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham visited the village and met with local officials, posting on Twitter, “There’s no doubt that recovery will be a challenging process, but the state will be […]

As spring has arrived, so has the tornado season. Frequent storms are producing dozens of tornadoes, hail, and wind damage across broad sections of the southern United States.  CERF+ is monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond to any requests for emergency financial assistance from eligible artists who work in craft disciplines. If you […]

As spring has arrived, so has the tornado season. On March 21, 2022 a storm system moved through the Southern Plains, producing dozens of tornadoes, hail, and wind damage. Governor Greg Abbott said that several homes and structures in central Texas were destroyed by heavy winds about 40 miles north of Austin.  The storm system […]

On March 5-6, 2022, a supercell thunderstorm produced widespread, devastating tornadoes in Central Iowa from Winterset to Newton, tracking just southeast of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Seven fatalities and numerous injuries were reported, and six of those fatalities occurred in Madison County. An official with Madison County Emergency Management confirmed that the tornado damaged […]

In Boulder County, Colorado, the Marshall Fire was one of two blazes that started Thursday morning. Drought parched lands and strong winds contributed to the rapid acceleration of the fire traveling “down a football field in a matter of seconds,” Gov. Jared Polis said in a Thursday news conference. Since Dec 30, 2021, 6,219 acres […]

Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, and Mississippi were struck by dozens of tornadoes — including one massive storm that tore through more than 200 miles — Friday evening and Saturday morning. The unusual outbreak was created, in part, by unseasonably warm temperatures. With recovery efforts underway, the exact death toll will become clearer, but the […]