Legal Aid
Disaster Resource Center

Tax Relief After a Disaster

Learn about the different types of tax relief after a disaster and if you qualify for disaster tax benefits.

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is a legal step people can take to get out of debt when they owe a lot of money. Learn what bankruptcy is, how it can help or harm you, and when it might be your best option.

Preparing for Disasters

Protect yourself and everyone in your home from floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, and more.

FEMA Programs and Appeals

Get expert advice on the types of FEMA aid and how to obtain the aid for disaster survivors.

Disaster Relief and Recovery in Rural Areas

Rural communities share characteristics that can make it more challenging for legal organizations and attorneys to help their residents recover after a disaster. But there are ways to prepare for and overcome these challenges.

Understanding Tribal Law

Providing effective legal aid in tribal communities requires knowledge of the communities’ culture and of the benefits, laws, and jurisdictional issues that apply uniquely to their populations.

Continuity of Operations Plan

To help disaster survivors, legal services providers need well-prepared plans for withstanding a disaster’s potential impact on their operations.

Disaster 101

Legal aid organizations play a vital role in the recovery phase of the emergency management cycle. This cycle serves as a framework for mitigating the impacts of a disaster and improving disaster preparedness, response, and recovery operations.

LADRC Tool Kit

This LADRC tool kit contains numerous resources for legal organizations to download and recreate with their branding elements. The page also provides guides and quick guides to gain more knowledge on topical information related to disaster law.

Disaster Bootcamp

Prepare yourself to provide legal aid to disaster survivors. Find out what you need to know about disaster declarations, survivor assistance, common post-disaster issues, and ways to get involved.

Volunteer Training and Management

Learn how to prepare pro bono attorneys and other volunteers for the legal challenges that disaster survivors face.

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