Find resources for specific disasters:
California Free Legal Answers
California Free Legal Answers provides free online legal help for issues related to COVID-19 or the recent wildfires.
Get free legal help in 3 steps!
- Visit Ca.freelegalanswers.org and make an account
- Ask your question
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Disaster Legal Assistance Hotline
The State-wide Disaster Legal Assistance Hotline provides disaster survivors with free legal help relating to the recent wildfires.
Common topics include: housing, landlord/tenant, insurance, FEMA and many more.
Call 888-382-3406
Disaster Distress Hotline
The Disaster Distress Hotline is run by SAMHSA , it provides free counseling and support services to disaster survivors. Their hotline is open 24/7.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to get help
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Flyers & information sheets
Disaster manuals by Morrison & Foerster
Additional Resources by Category
Employment
Property or Home Ownership
Fannie Mae Lender Letter re Disaster Relief Options (2017)
Addressing A Disaster -Tips for Homeowners Infographic
Addressing A Disaster- HERA Tips for Home Owners
HUD Disaster Relief Options for FHA Homeowners
Federal Housing Association Disaster Recovery Information
Insurance
United Policyholders: getting started FAQs
United Policyholders – making a claim
Sample letter requesting property settlement
Sample letter requesting copy of policy
Sample letter for requesting copies of docs
Sample_letter_to_release_insurance_benefits
Speak Up- Tips for communicating with your insurance company
Smoke, extreme heat, and hidden damage relating to partial loss
What’s up with overhead profit