2025 Disaster Legal Resources

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 for people in need.  They were not written with specific disasters in mind. 

 

These resource guides and fact sheets can help you understand your rights during and after a disaster.

FEMA Tips

FEMA Tips for Disasters (English)

Housing

Tenant Housing Rights (English) (Spanish)

Unemployment Benefits

Unemployment in Disasters (English) (Spanish)

For Immigrants

Help for Immigrants During Disasters (English) (Spanish)

Healthcare

Healthcare Disaster Fact Sheet (English)

Education

Education Rights (English)