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disasterlegalJanuary 18, 2023
DLAC offers a variety of free legal aid programs for disaster survivors.
Our programs do not inquire about immigration status.
Disaster Legal Assistance Helpline: 888-382-3406
(Free legal advice and referral for those affected by wildfires)
This helpline offers free brief legal advice on issues including landlord-tenant, employment, FEMA benefits, insurance, repair and construction scams, loan repayment, etc.
Leave a message detailing your disaster-related legal issue. Someone will call to complete an intake and get you connected with an attorney for limited-scope advice.
California Free Legal Answers: ca.freelegalanswers.org
(Free legal advice and referral for those affected by floods or COVID-19)
Ask legal questions related to COVID-19 or natural disaster. A lawyer will provide you with a free response.
Title Clearing Project: dlac.wiki/title-clearing
(Free title clearing legal advice and services for Californians in select counties)
Title Clearing legal help, education and resources. Prepare your property’s title before the next disaster.
A clear title is needed to apply for FEMA aid, contact us for help.
Disaster Assistance
FEMA Assistance is Now Available for Flooding.
Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) – provides assistance to those affected by Presidentially declared disasters. FEMA can provide you with money to rebuild, replace your belongings and much more.
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Kern County, Madera County, Mariposa County, Mendocino County, Mono County, Monterey County
San Benito County, San Bernardino County, Santa Cruz County Tulare County, Tuolumne CountyApply for Assistance
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Alameda County, Amador County, Calaveras County, Contra Costa County, Mendocino County, Merced County, Monterey County,Sacramento County
San Joaquin County, San Luis Obispo County, San Mateo County, Santa Barbara County, Santa Cruz County, Ventura CountyApplication Period Closed
Resources & Announcements
Announcements
Resources
FEMA
Tips on FEMA and Insurance – Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
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有关从FEMA和保险公司获取帮助的提示 – Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
Consejos para asistencia de FEMA y seguros- Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
FEMA Public Assistance Factsheet
FEMA Individuals and Households Program Factsheet
FEMA Individual Assistance Factsheet
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Pamphlet
FEMA Individualsandhouseholds factsheet
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Homeowners
Fannie Mae Lender Letter re Disaster Relief Options
Addressing A Disaster -Tips for Homeowners
Addressing A Disaster- HERA HO Tipsheet 2017
HUD Disaster Relief Options for FHA Homeowners _ HUD.gov _ U.S
FAQ_ All About Housing _ FEMA_2018-12-05.gov
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Insurance
Insurance Moratorium on Non-renewals (2021) – Insurance Commissioner Lara
United Policyholders: getting started
United Policyholders – making a claim
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Immigrants
Help for Immigrants (Armenian) – Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
Help for Immigrants (English) – Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
Help for Immigrants (Korean)– Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
Help for Immigrants (Russian)– Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
Help for Immigrants (Spanish)– Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
Help for Immigrants (Vietnamese)– Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
Disaster Assistance Guide for Immigrant Californians
Guía de Servicios de Asistencia por Desastres para Californianos Inmigrantes
Benefits available to immigrant Californians
Small Business
Services to Help Businesses Recover from the Effects of the Wildfires– U.S. Small Business Administration
Disaster Assistance Information – U.S. Small Business Administration
Disaster Loan Information – U.S. Small Business Administration
Servicios para Ayudar a los Negocios a Recuperarse de los Efectos de los Incendios Fuera de Control – Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios
Asistencia Para Desastres – Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios
Préstamos de Desastre– Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios
Tax/Replacing Documents
How to Replace Important Documents (English)– Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
How to Replace Important Documents (Spanish) – Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
How to Replace Important Documents (Tagalog) – Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
How to Replace Important Documents (Vietnamese) – Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
How to Replace Important Documents (Russian) – Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
How to Replace Important Documents (Mandarin)– Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
How to Replace Important Documents (Korean)– Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
How to Replace Important Documents (Armenian)– Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
Document Replacement
| Birth Records | California Department of Public Health | Order online Order by Mail Phone: 916-445-2684 |
| Death Certificates | California Department of Public Health | Order online Order by Mail Phone: 916-445-26 |
| Driver License | Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) | Order online |
| Identification Card | Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) | Order online |
| Green Card | United States Citizenship and immigration Services (USCIS) | Order online Order by Mail |
| Marriage Records | California Department of Public Health | Order online Order by Mail Phone: 916-445-2684 |
| Divorce Certificates | California Department of Public Health | Order online Order by Mail Phone: 916-445-26 |
| Social Security Card | Social Security Administration | Order online |
| Tax Returns | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Order online Order by Mail |
How a lawyer can help.
A lawyer can go over your legal rights and help you make a plan of action.
Common post-flood legal issues include:
- Landlord-Tenant disputes
- FEMA appeals
- Insurance Claims
- Home repairs
- Consumer Scams
- Price Gouging
- Title clearing (proof of ownership)
- Document replacement
Links to non-legal resources for this disaster
Stay up to date with the latest news from the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES)
California Office of Emergency Services
Helpful Phone numbers:
Red Cross Hotline: 1 800 RED CROSS ( 1-800-733-2767)
United Way: Call 2-1-1 and speak with a live, highly trained service professional in your area from any cell phone or landline. All calls are private and confidential.
Disaster Distress Helpline – 1 800 985 5990 24/7 hotline that provides counseling to people experiencing emotional distress due to a disaster. Free and multilingual.