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Disaster Relief and Recovery

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This section contains resources for lawyers and legal advocates who are helping people in the aftermath of natural disasters such as tornados, floods or fires.  The section focuses on people's legal rights after a disaster, including the right to apply for a variety of benefits programs.  Please select the topic you are interested in FEMA, Housing, Non FEMA benefits (unemployment, cash, SNAP, SSI) or Other topics) from the column at the left.

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Figuring Out FEMA

01/23/2020 - Center for Urban Pedagogy - lock_open
Experiencing a natural disaster is a difficult and traumatic experience. In addition to the emotional process of recovery, impacted... Read more

Statement on Court Order Regarding Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program for Puerto Rico

07/01/2018 - William Booher, Public Affairs Director, FEMA - lock_open
WASHINGTON - FEMA is aware of the Judge’s ruling regarding the end of the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for Puerto... Read more

Massachusetts Hurricane Recovery Resources for Evacuees Living in Hotels

06/18/2018 - State of Massachusetts - lock_open
Massachusetts Hurricane Recovery Resources for Evacuees distributed by the state in June 2018.   This communication is only... Read more

Resource for Individual Hurricane Maria Evacuees (Households without members under 18)

06/18/2018 - State of Massachusetts - lock_open
Resource Guide for Individual Hurricane Maria Evacuees distributed by the state of Massachusetts in June 2018.  This guide is for... Read more