Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
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Self-Help
Hurricanes...Health, Safety, and Human Services
(Separate Website)
This site contains important advice on how to prepare for a hurricane and what to do in a hurricane's aftermath. Specific topics include food preparation, water cleanliness, and safety from asbestos and wild animals.
By: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Disaster Preparation and Aftermath
(Separate Website)
This publication from Legal Aid of North Carolina is a guide that explains what steps to take before and after a natural disaster in order to protect your legal interests.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery
(Separate Website)
The goal of the site is to help people recover from disasters and rebuild their lives by providing affordable, timely and accessible financial assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses.
By: U.S. Small Business Administration
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
(Separate Website)
This is the official North Carolina disaster page, complete with news releases, helpful resources, and steps to take to apply for disaster aid whether you are a business owner or individual.
By: Dept. of Homeland Security
Small Business Administration Disaster Loans
This is the SBA's comprehensive site for disaster loans. It touches on areas such as fact sheets, how to apply for a disaster loan, what type of loans are available, etc.
By: Small Business Administration
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Separate Website
Low-Interest Disaster Loans
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Following a disaster declared by the president, FEMA partners with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help disaster survivors. The SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes.
By: Federal Emergency Management Agency
North Carolina Statutes
(Separate Website)
The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
Disaster Legal Services Manual
(Separate Website)
This manual explains legal proceedings that result in damages from natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes.
By: North Carolina Bar Association (Young Lawyers)
Do You Need Legal Help?
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This will explain who is eligible for our services, what kind of cases Legal Aid normally handles, some examples of them, and how to locate an office near you.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
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Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal advice and representation in some types of cases. Click on the icon to find out what types of cases are handled and to apply online.
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