To assist victims of the December 2007 disaster, the Northwest Justice Project (NJP) will provide basic information as to available assistance to disaster victims and general legal information to assist disaster victims in their efforts to secure assistance
The Young Lawyer's Division (YLD) has established a Disaster Legal Services Hotline: 1-866-519-7099. In collaboration with the YLD and the Washington State Bar Association, NJP is working to recruit attorney volunteers to provide assistance to hotline callers.
- Flood Insurance Proof of Loss Deadline Extended
- State Establishes Disaster Unmet Needs Hotline and Email Address
- FEMA Disaster Assistance Application Deadline 2/7/08 - All Counties.
- Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Benefits Extended to 2/11/08.
- Keep FEMA posted about insurance settlement.
- FEMA Disaster Assistance and Recovery Centers change in hours open in 8 counties
- Disaster Legal Services Hotline: 1-866-519-7099 - see article
- How to Avoid Duplication of Disaster Benefits
FEMA/Washington Emergency Assistance
- FEMA Web Site - Disaster Assistance Information
- Washington State Disasters Web Site - Current information about the flooding.
- Disaster unemployment benefits now available in Mason, Pacific, Thurston counties
- Washington State Housing HelpLine Opens
- Disaster Food Stamps in Grays Harbor and Lewis Counties
Articles
- King, Snohomish counties will now get individual flood help - Seattle Times, December 21, 2007
- $58 million sought for flood victims, affordable housing - Seattle Times, December 18, 2007
- Gregoire says Mason, Pacific and Thurston counties have been added to disaster declaration - Seattle Times, December 15, 2007
- Be aware of scams in flood's wake - Seattle Times, December 7, 2007
- Flood victims may be eligible to get food aid -Seattle Times, December 6, 2007
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