Disaster Relief and Recovery

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National Disaster Legal Aid

DisasterAssistance.gov

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

Center for Urban Pedagogy
Experiencing a natural disaster is a difficult and traumatic experience. In addition to the emotional process of recovery, impacted individuals need to also navigate complex legal processes to repair their homes and replace their belongings. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides…

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

William Booher, Public Affairs Director, FEMA
WASHINGTON - FEMA is aware of the Judge’s ruling regarding the end of the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for Puerto Rico and is working with its vendor and notifying hotels that the TSA program has been extended until 5 July to comply with the Court’s order. Beyond…

Massachusetts Hurricane Recovery Resources for Evacuees Living in Hotels

State of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Hurricane Recovery Resources for Evacuees distributed by the state in June 2018.   This communication is only for evacuee families with a FEMA number who are living in a Red Cross or FEMA funded hotel or motel as of 6/30/18.

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

State of Massachusetts
Resource Guide for Individual Hurricane Maria Evacuees distributed by the state of Massachusetts in June 2018.  This guide is for households with no family members under age 18.

Board of Higher Education Extends Temporary In-State Tuition Rate to Evacuees from Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
The Board of Higher Education (BHE) authorizes the extension of resident tuition rates for the 2017-2018 academic year to students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who have been displaced by Hurricane Maria and who enroll in a Massachusetts public higher education institution. Provided…