Disaster Relief

Learn how to apply for disaster relief, including government aid, emergency housing, food assistance, and help with rebuilding and recovery.

Learn how disasters can affect school access, enrollment, transportation, and special education services, and what legal protections help students and families.

Learn about your rights and options if you lose work or face job-related problems after a disaster including employment benefits, paid leave, and workplace safety.

Learn how to apply for FEMA and other government benefits after a disaster, including help with housing, repairs, and emergency expenses.

Learn how to handle family-related legal issues after a disaster, such as custody changes, protective orders, missing family members, and accessing benefits for children or dependents.

Learn how to report and locate missing persons after a disaster using official registries, emergency services, and reunification resources.

Learn about your housing rights after a disaster, including options for emergency shelter, temporary housing, repairs, evictions, and landlord-tenant issues.

Learn where to find legal and emergency help after a hurricane, including shelter, disaster aid, insurance claims, and rebuilding resources.

Learn how to file and manage insurance claims after a disaster, including understanding your policy, documenting damage, and appealing denied claims.

Learn how to deal with loans and contracts after a disaster, and how to protect yourself from scams, fraud, and unfair lending practices.

Learn about other legal issues that can arise after a disaster, including locating missing loved ones, replacing vital records, and navigating rebuilding and reconstruction challenges for homes and businesses.

Learn about public benefits and emergency aid available after a disaster including help with housing, food, unemployment, and replacing lost documents.

Learn about legal issues in rebuilding homes, businesses, and communities after a disaster, including construction rules, insurance claims, property buyouts, and government recovery programs.

Learn how to replace important lost documents - like IDs, birth certificates, and insurance papers after a disaster.

Learn about tax relief options after a disaster, including extensions, deductions for losses, and how to apply for IRS disaster assistance.