Disasters

How Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Advocates for Native Populations

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In this case study, learn how Oklahoma Indian Legal Services builds trust and relationships with tribal nations to deliver legal services.

Ensuring Tribal Justice: How Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Advocates for Native Populations

Grantees will learn how Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS):

1. Builds trust and relationships with tribal nations through consistent in-person presence,
2. Navigates challenges and barriers to service delivery with cultural humility, and
3. Uses innovative service delivery methods like the Disaster Navigator bus.

Hear from OILS Executive Director Stephanie Hudson about lessons learned and replicable practices for LSC grantees serving Indigenous populations.

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“Over half of OILS's staff are members of tribal nations, and this diverse team helps OILS navigate the complexities of the tribal landscape."

Stephanie Hudson

Executive Director, Oklahoma Indian Legal Services

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Library Partnerships During Disaster Recovery

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:51:12 +0000

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In this fact sheet, learn how partnerships between public libraries and legal aid organizations can help patrons understand civil legal issues and navigate natural disaster recovery.

Library Partnerships with Legal Aid During Disaster Recovery

Grantees will learn how public library partnerships can:

1. Act as “information first responders” during natural disasters;

2. Help patrons understand common civil legal issues and direct them to resources; and

3. Mobilize offices to local libraries and other community locations.

Learn how library partnerships with legal aid can help patrons understand civil legal issues, find resources, and navigate natural disaster recovery.

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"We found over the years that [libraries] are excellent resources to share information … Following Hurricane Michael, we really strengthened those relationships with the libraries and with the [library] clerk in those counties to do onsite clinics.”

Leslie Powell-Boudreaux

Executive Director, Legal Services of North Florida

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Free Course: Navigating Civil Legal Issues of Natural Disasters

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:17:24 +0000

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In this fact sheet, learn about the free, three-part training course, "Navigating Civil Legal Issues of Natural Disasters," that helps libraries and staff provide resources for individuals dealing with legal matters resulting from natural disasters.

Free Course: Navigating Civil Legal Issues of Natural Disasters

Grantees will learn how ��˶�� and OCLC:

1. Built a free training program for library staff;

2. Enhanced staff expertise to provide resources on legal matters following natural disasters; and

3. Hosted a webinar on using reference skills to help people with civil legal issues.

Learn how “Navigating Civil Legal Issues of Natural Disasters” helps libraries and staff provide resources for individuals dealing with legal matters resulting from natural disasters.

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”The course equips libraries with the knowledge to identify civil legal issues and create a Disaster Response and Recovery binder.”

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Disasters Outreach Technology Training

Building Bridges Across the Digital Divide

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:12:49 +0000

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Learn how Legal Services of North Florida launched mobile units to reach low income residents facing digital challenges in this case study.

Legal Services of North Florida: Building Bridges Across the Digital Divide

Grantees will learn how Legal Services of North Florida (LSNF):

1. Implemented digital solutions and outreach for increased legal aid demands;

2. Created and sent mobile units to areas recovering from natural disasters; and

3. Increased housing assistance cases and digital intake capacity

Hear from Leslie Powell-Boudreaux, Executive Director of LSNF, and Charlotte Waters, Communications Director, about measures SNF took to increase its online intake capacity, manage case logistics, and educate court personnel about digital challenge facing its clients during natural disasters.

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”LSNF’s multimedia outreach on social media, radio, and printed fliers throughout Hurricane Michael’s recovery efforts and COVID-19 contributed to a large increase in housing assistance applications, particularly for evictions.”

Charlotte Waters

Communications Director, Legal Services of North Florida

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Talk Justice: Episode 77

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Talk Justice: Episode 66

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��˶�� Awards $19.8M to Support Legal Aid Response to Natural Disasters

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Spotlight on Disaster Recovery

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:25:21 +0000

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LSC is awarding $19.8 million to 14 legal services organizations to support the delivery of legal services to low-income people impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods and severe storms that occurred in 2022. Grant recipients will use this funding to increase the range and quality of legal services available to survivors. Many of the funded projects are leveraging partnerships and collaborations to spread knowledge about best practices, increase efficiency and share resources.

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Even with legal aid’s impact in the aftermath of disaster, there is a significant gap in the disaster-response landscape because of the lack of a coordinated effort to deal with the legal needs of disaster survivors. LSC helps aid in this gap through their Disaster Relief Grants Program. Most disaster-response organizations are unaware of both the legal rights and issues faced by disaster survivors and the particular needs of low-income communities. Legal aid lawyers are deeply networked in low-income communities and have experience creating access for people who face barriers to services and information.

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“Disaster response involves so much more than physical repairs, as millions of Americans find out each year when their home or family is impacted by one of these devastating events... Legal aid providers are integral in helping low-income families access vital services and resources that set them on the path to recovery.”

Ronald Flagg

LSC President

Grantee Client Stories

Legal Services of New Jersey

After a hurricane destroys her home, a single mother of three children is left homeless. Cannitta gets her children back after they are taken by social services.

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Legal Aid of North Carolina

Legal Aid volunteer and staff attorneys assist Emily, who was displaced after hurricane Florence.

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Legal Services of New Jersey

Post Hurricane Sandy, Paul was facing foreclosure after paying for home repairs and rent on temporary accommodations.

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Disaster Task Force Report

This Report organizes its recommendations by the committee structure the 60-member Task Force established to conduct its work: (1) Relationship-Building and Integration of Legal Services into the Nation’s Emergency Management Infrastructure; (2) Training Pro Bono Lawyers, Other Volunteers, and Legal Services Providers; (3) Continuity of Operations Planning for Legal Services Providers and the Courts; and (4) Preparing Individuals, Families, and Communities for a Disaster.

National Disasters Fact Sheet

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, legal services providers are a critical component of comprehensive disaster relief. The ��˶�� (LSC) has expertise in working with and supporting a network of national and local partners to help LSC-funded legal aid programs serve low-income clients when disasters or emergencies occur.

Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast

Episode 66: Disaster Preparedness and the Legal Needs of Survivors 

Experts discuss disaster preparedness and the role of civil legal aid in recovery on LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast.

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Episode 40: Legal Services for Climate Emergencies

Legal experts discuss the access-to-justice implications of the increasing number of climate emergencies in the U.S. and the role attorneys play.

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Episode 24: How the pandemic and natural disasters impact domestic violence

Experts discuss how the pandemic and natural disasters affect domestic violence survivors on the latest episode of Talk Justice. Their conversation highlights how the legal system is responding to the increased threat.

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Disaster Preparedness Resources

Explore the following Disaster Preparedness Resources.

Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center

Free Maui Wildfire Legal Hotline

The Disaster Legal Hotline is a FREE legal hotline to provide legal assistance to the residents of Maui and the Big Island and any others adversely affected by the wildfires. Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer questions regarding document replacement, insurance claims process, landlord-tenant matters and other issues. People can call toll free 888-533-2773 to speak to a volunteer attorney.

Disaster Preparedness Checklist - Puerto Rico Legal Services

Explore Puerto Rico Legal Services checklist for disaster preparedness, touching on homeowner, tenants, family, and disability issues. (In English and Spanish)

Know Your Rights After a Disaster - Lone Star Legal Aid

Texas Lone Star Legal Aid offers guidance on legal rights after a disaster. Managing Attorney Amanda Bosley and Equal Justice Works Fellow Chase Porter are joined by Jennifer Wandrey of AARP to discuss topics including landlord/tenant, avoiding fraud, and FEMA and insurance basics.

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��˶�� Awards $38 Million to Support Legal Aid Response to Natural Disasters

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Disaster Grants Program

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LSC's Disaster Grants program provides funding to LSC-funded organizations providing services to survivors of government-declared emergencies and coordinating preparation efforts for future natural disasters.

Please see the "How to Apply" page for applications and resources:

How to Apply for a Disaster Grant

Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center

Launched in 2021, LADRC.org is a national, multi-partner website that aims to more effectively meet the civil legal needs of low-income disaster survivors. The website contains resources and critical information for legal aid providers, pro-bono attorneys and other volunteers, emergency management agencies, and survivors.

LADRC.org

Contact the Disaster Team

Email us with questions about LSC's Disaster Relief Emergency Grants.

COVID19 Grant Questions

Email us with questions about the LSC COVID CARES Act Grant.

LSC Disaster Program Partners

See what information other members of the disaster legal aid community have to share.

National VOAD

The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (National VOAD) is a coalition of major national voluntary organizations in the United States. Its mission is to share best practices in coordinating volunteer responses to natural disasters.

ABA Disaster Resources for the Public

Click here to see a comprehensive list of government and NGO organizations with the mission of providing legal information and representation to survivors of disasters compiled by the American Bar Association.

ABA Committee on Disaster Response & Preparedness

The American Bar Association Committee on Disaster Response & Preparedness’s seeks to educate lawyers, bar associations and the justice system to help them prepare for and respond to disasters; provide resources to assist lawyers and the public recover from disasters; and, ensure the rule of law in times of disaster.

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Disasters

How Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Advocates for Native Populations

Ensuring Tribal Justice: How Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Advocates for Native Populations

“Over half of OILS's staff are members of tribal nations, and this diverse team helps OILS navigate the complexities of the tribal landscape."

More on Providing Legal Services

More Model Practices & Innovations

Library Partnerships During Disaster Recovery

Library Partnerships with Legal Aid During Disaster Recovery

"We found over the years that [libraries] are excellent resources to share information … Following Hurricane Michael, we really strengthened those relationships with the libraries and with the [library] clerk in those counties to do onsite clinics.”

More on Providing Legal Services

More Model Practices & Innovations

Free Course: Navigating Civil Legal Issues of Natural Disasters

Free Course: Navigating Civil Legal Issues of Natural Disasters

”The course equips libraries with the knowledge to identify civil legal issues and create a Disaster Response and Recovery binder.”

More on Providing Legal Services

More Model Practices & Innovations

Building Bridges Across the Digital Divide

Legal Services of North Florida: Building Bridges Across the Digital Divide

”LSNF’s multimedia outreach on social media, radio, and printed fliers throughout Hurricane Michael’s recovery efforts and COVID-19 contributed to a large increase in housing assistance applications, particularly for evictions.”

More on Providing Legal Services

More Model Practices & Innovations

Talk Justice: Episode 77

Talk Justice: Episode 66

���˶��� Awards $19.8M to Support Legal Aid Response to Natural Disasters

Spotlight on Disaster Recovery

���˶��� Disaster Recovery and Legal Aid

Grantee Client Stories

Legal Services of New Jersey

Grantee Client Stories

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Grantee Client Stories

Legal Services of New Jersey

Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast

Episode 66: Disaster Preparedness and the Legal Needs of Survivors

Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast

Episode 40: Legal Services for Climate Emergencies

Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast

Episode 24: How the pandemic and natural disasters impact domestic violence

���˶��� Awards $38 Million to Support Legal Aid Response to Natural Disasters

Disaster Grants Program

Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center

Contact the Disaster Team

COVID19 Grant Questions

��˶�� Awards $19.8M to Support Legal Aid Response to Natural Disasters

��˶�� Disaster Recovery and Legal Aid

Episode 66: Disaster Preparedness and the Legal Needs of Survivors 

��˶�� Awards $38 Million to Support Legal Aid Response to Natural Disasters