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
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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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WAFER
Wills Assistance For Emergency Responders
WAFER assist essential workers that are at high risk of contracting COVID-19 with the preparation of estate planning documents such as statutory wills, advanced healthcare directives and power of attorney. Volunteer attorneys are available to help individuals complete their forms over the phone.
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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