Disaster Legal Help

Have you been affected by a major disaster? 

The resources below can help you wherever you are in the recovery process find legal help, get help from FEMA, and write a FEMA appeal letter.

Who is eligible for help from FEMA?

To be eligible for help by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), you must be in an area that has been declared a major disaster area by the President of the United States.

Legal Help

Free and low-cost legal help is available - start here:

Find other resources that might help on AdvocatesforDisasterJustice.org

5 Common FEMA Mistakes to Avoid

Are you an attorney or advocate who can help?

Join Advocates for Disaster Justice, the largest national network of justice advocates and allies working to advance equity, rights and resilience in communities impacted by climate-driven and other disasters. 
 

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