“Disaster Rights Guide” released by National Housing Law Project
The aftermath of climate disasters is stressful and challenging, especially for poor and working tenants now forced to navigate complex federal, state, and local disaster recovery
DLAC is a statewide alliance of private, public, and nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing information and free legal assistance to communities impacted by disasters throughout California. Visit our 2025 Disaster Legal Resources page for the most up-to-date information on California disasters.
DLAC offers a variety of self-help resources and community legal education for disaster preparation and recovery. For eligible disaster survivors that need extended assistance, document preparation, and legal representation, the DLAC hotline will connect you to a legal aid in your service area at no cost.
Including rental assistance, insurance claims, evictions, foreclosures, habitability, and more.
Including predatory lending, issues with contractors, debt collection lawsuits, and more.
Including application assistance, document preparation, and more for homeowners and small business owners.
Including birth certificates, passports, deeds, titles, and more.
Including CalFresh, MediCal, and more.
Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in disaster recovery, including application deadlines, specific disaster updates, resources and how-to guides, and more.
The aftermath of climate disasters is stressful and challenging, especially for poor and working tenants now forced to navigate complex federal, state, and local disaster recovery
Disasters can be devastating for those affected, and the impact can reach far beyond the disaster itself. Below, you will find resources that will help you
These materials were created in anticipation of disasters in California, based on questions raised by survivors of past disasters, and as a way to provide information
DLAC partners across the state offer in-person and virtual legal clinics, information sessions, and events, where disaster survivors can learn about various legal issues and get help with specific problems. Click here to view our statewide events calendar.
Learn how to prepare yourself before disaster strikes. Learn about common legal issues that occur after a disaster.
Many of the problems that happen after a disaster can be solved with the help of a lawyer.
You can use our interactive tool to check whether you are experiencing a legal problem.
Volunteer attorneys are at the heart of DLAC’s services. Make a difference by providing pro bono legal services to disaster survivors. DLAC provides training, free MCLE credits and malpractice insurance.
Legal resources, news articles, clinic templates and more, for DLAC partner organizations.