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Local legal aid providers and pro bono attornerys will be available to help with the following: Assistance securing FEMA and other government benefits available to disaster victims Assistance with life, medical and property insurance claims Help with home repair contracts and contractors Replacement of wills and other important legal documents lost or destroyed in the disaster Consumer protections such as price-gouging and avoiding contractor scams in the rebuilding process Counseling on mortgage-foreclosure problems and landlord-tenant problems
Provides counseling and advice for victims of a disaster who need assistance with insurance claims, landlord/tenant issues, mortgage/foreclosure issues, home repair contracts and contractors, replacement of wills and other legal documents destroyed in the disaster.
Local legal aid providers and pro bono attornerys will be available to help with the following: Assistance securing FEMA and other government benefits available to disaster victims Assistance with life, medical and property insurance claims Help with home repair contracts and contractors Replacement of wills and other important legal documents lost or destroyed in the disaster Consumer protections such as price-gouging and avoiding contractor scams in the rebuilding process Counseling on mortgage-foreclosure problems and landlord-tenant problems
Local legal aid providers and pro bono attornerys will be available to help with the following: Assistance securing FEMA and other government benefits available to disaster victims Assistance with life, medical and property insurance claims Help with home repair contracts and contractors Replacement of wills and other important legal documents lost or destroyed in the disaster Consumer protections such as price-gouging and avoiding contractor scams in the rebuilding process Counseling on mortgage-foreclosure problems and landlord-tenant problems
Provides free legal advice to disaster victims relating to insurance claims, government relief programs, landlord-tenant/housing problems, consumer protection, mortgage foreclosure problems, and replacement of legal documents destroyed in a disaster. Connects individual with volunteer providing legal advice.
Local legal aid providers and pro bono attornerys will be available to help with the following: - Assistance securing FEMA and other government benefits available to disaster victims - Assistance with life, medical and property insurance claims - Help with home repair contracts and contractors - Replacement of wills and other important legal documents lost or destroyed in the disaster - Consumer protections such as price-gouging and avoiding contractor scams in the rebuilding process - Counseling on mortgage-foreclosure problems and landlord-tenant problems
Local legal aid providers and pro bono attornerys will be available to help with the following: Assistance securing FEMA and other government benefits available to disaster victims Assistance with life, medical and property insurance claims Help with home repair contracts and contractors Replacement of wills and other important legal documents lost or destroyed in the disaster Consumer protections such as price-gouging and avoiding contractor scams in the rebuilding process Counseling on mortgage-foreclosure problems and landlord-tenant problems

Offers free legal advice to the victims of the April 26 and May 21, 2024 severe storms who are experiencing legal problems due to the storms. Legal problems may include issues such as: FEMA denials, problems with insurance, landlord/tenant issues, unemployment benefits or denials, employment issues, contractor issues and identity theft.

After calling 1-866-761-4692, callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail.

Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief description of their legal problem, and whether the issue is urgent.

Callers will receive a call back from an experienced Iowa Legal Aid staff member to go through a screening.

Callers who meet Iowa Legal Aid's guidelines will be connected with an Iowa Legal Aid attorney.

Offers free legal advice to the victims of the April 26 and May 21, 2024 severe storms who are experiencing legal problems due to the storms. Legal problems may include issues such as: FEMA denials, problems with insurance, landlord/tenant issues, unemployment benefits or denials, employment issues, contractor issues and identity theft.

After calling 1-866-761-4692, callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail.

Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief description of their legal problem, and whether the issue is urgent.

Callers will receive a call back from an experienced Iowa Legal Aid staff member to go through a screening.

Callers who meet Iowa Legal Aid's guidelines will be connected with an Iowa Legal Aid attorney.

Post-Storm Terms:

Disaster Case Management - Disaster Related Case Management

Disaster Financial Assistance - Disaster Related Cash Grants

Debris Cleanup Assistance - Disaster Related Debris Removal

Debris Dump Sites - Post Disaster Cleanup Information

Donations of items or money - Disaster Donations Coordination

Disaster Recovery Centers and MARCs - Disaster Recovery Centers

Legal - Post Disaster Legal Counseling

Post-disaster distress/crisis counseling - Post Disaster Mental Health Services

FEMA Disaster Centers - FEMA Disaster Assistance Online/Tele-Registration

Volunteer - Disaster/Emergency Service Volunteer Opportunities



Disaster Case Management - Long Term Recovery

Tri-County Long Term Recovery Group is available to support survivors thru the recovery process. A trained Disaster Case Manager can connect you with legal, construction, or social service resources; guide you through the FEMA and insurance processes; assist in researching resources; and connect you with additional help.

COPE, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and Heartland Hope Mission are providing case management for households impacted by the summer tornado and storms. **Add the client to the Tornado Long Term Recovery ReferralQ if they are calling and are recovering from the tornado** A case manager will call them back.


Electric Service Equipment Repair Program

Douglas, Sarpy, Washington and Burt Counties, NE -

Habitat For Humanity's Emergency Home Repair Program is helping customers needing financial assistance for repairs specific to their customer-owned electric service equipment. Open to customers needing help that received a tag from OPPD with damage repair responsibility.

Customer can apply for the program online at:

https://habitatomaha.org/programs/home-repair/

or email [email protected] for more information.

Important note: Customers with household income higher than 100% of AMI are not eligible for the program.



Disaster Cash Grants

Nothing at this time


Help with Debris Removal

Douglas and Sarpy County, NE and Pottawattamie County, IA - We no longer have groups assisting with tree debris removal.

If you signed up for assistance with Team Rubicon and have not been assisted, please find other resources to help with this need. (May suggest church in their neighborhood, neighborhood association, friends/family, etc.)


Legal Needs and Assistance

Legal Aid of Nebraska has set up a Disaster Relief Hotline for anyone in Nebraska that has been impacted by severe storms and has a disaster related legal issue they need help with. Call (844) 268-5627 for further assistance.



Disaster Mental Health

The Disaster Distress Helpline is a national hotline for year-round disaster crisis counseling. Available 24/7, toll-free, to those who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text (800) 985-5990.

-- For Spanish, dial (800) 985-5990, then press 2.

-- For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: To connect directly to an agent in American Sign Language, click the "ASL Now" at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-dis

Services

Disaster Related Case Management
Post Disaster Mental Health Services
Disaster Related Cash Grants
Post Disaster Legal Counseling Services

Offers free legal advice to the victims of the April 26 and May 21, 2024 severe storms who are experiencing legal problems due to the storms. Legal problems may include issues such as: FEMA denials, problems with insurance, landlord/tenant issues, unemployment benefits or denials, employment issues, contractor issues and identity theft.

After calling 1-866-761-4692, callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail.

Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief description of their legal problem, and whether the issue is urgent.

Callers will receive a call back from an experienced Iowa Legal Aid staff member to go through a screening.

Callers who meet Iowa Legal Aid's guidelines will be connected with an Iowa Legal Aid attorney.

The Disaster Relief Project provides information and legal assistance to victims of state-declared disasters that result from flooding, tornadoes and other natural disasters.

Offers free legal assistance to victims of state-declared disasters. Also hosts disaster preparedness workshops and presentations for the general public and provides ongoing training and webinars for volunteer attorneys.

With the help of pro bono attorneys, provides information, referrals, advice, self-help services, limited assistance and representation to qualifying low-income victims of state-declared disasters. The type of assistance provided depends upon the situation, the legal issue, and Legal Aid's resources. Services are free to those who qualify.

Common legal issues for which this program provides assistance:

-- Insurance Issues: Includes submitting claims, avoiding public adjuster fraud, negotiating insurance settlements, and filing an appeal.

-- Housing - Renters: Includes identifying the rights as a renter of a damaged unit, facilitating communication with landlords, negotiating early termination of a lease, resolving issues with renter's insurance claims, and recovering personal items from damaged rental units.

-- Contractor Fraud Issues: Includes hiring a contractor and avoiding fraud, reviewing work contracts/estimates, obtaining proper work permits for repairs, passing city inspection, and recognizing and preventing predatory lending.

-- Government Benefits: Includes applying for benefits and/or filing an appeal for denial of benefits, benefit award disagreement, or overpayment notices.

-- Housing - Owners: Includes negotiating payments, understanding a homeowner's options in real estate contracts, and obtaining disaster assistance.

-- Document Recovery: Including replacing lost documents (driver's licenses, birth certificates, Social Security cards, EBT cards, etc.) and replacing immigration documents.

Services

Legal Representation
Legal Information Services
Post Disaster Legal Counseling Services

Offers free legal advice to the victims of the April 26 and May 21, 2024 severe storms who are experiencing legal problems due to the storms. Legal problems may include issues such as: FEMA denials, problems with insurance, landlord/tenant issues, unemployment benefits or denials, employment issues, contractor issues and identity theft.

After calling 1-866-761-4692, callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail.

Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief description of their legal problem, and whether the issue is urgent.

Callers will receive a call back from an experienced Iowa Legal Aid staff member to go through a screening.

Callers who meet Iowa Legal Aid's guidelines will be connected with an Iowa Legal Aid attorney.

Offers free legal advice to the victims of the April 26 and May 21, 2024 severe storms who are experiencing legal problems due to the storms. Legal problems may include issues such as: FEMA denials, problems with insurance, landlord/tenant issues, unemployment benefits or denials, employment issues, contractor issues and identity theft.

After calling 1-866-761-4692, callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail.

Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief description of their legal problem, and whether the issue is urgent.

Callers will receive a call back from an experienced Iowa Legal Aid staff member to go through a screening.

Callers who meet Iowa Legal Aid's guidelines will be connected with an Iowa Legal Aid attorney.

Offers free legal advice to the victims of the April 26 and May 21, 2024 severe storms who are experiencing legal problems due to the storms. Legal problems may include issues such as: FEMA denials, problems with insurance, landlord/tenant issues, unemployment benefits or denials, employment issues, contractor issues and identity theft.

After calling 1-866-761-4692, callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail.

Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief description of their legal problem, and whether the issue is urgent.

Callers will receive a call back from an experienced Iowa Legal Aid staff member to go through a screening.

Callers who meet Iowa Legal Aid's guidelines will be connected with an Iowa Legal Aid attorney.

Offers free legal advice to the victims of the April 26 and May 21, 2024 severe storms who are experiencing legal problems due to the storms. Legal problems may include issues such as: FEMA denials, problems with insurance, landlord/tenant issues, unemployment benefits or denials, employment issues, contractor issues and identity theft.

After calling 1-866-761-4692, callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail.

Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief description of their legal problem, and whether the issue is urgent.

Callers will receive a call back from an experienced Iowa Legal Aid staff member to go through a screening.

Callers who meet Iowa Legal Aid's guidelines will be connected with an Iowa Legal Aid attorney.

Offers free legal advice to the victims of the April 26 and May 21, 2024 severe storms who are experiencing legal problems due to the storms. Legal problems may include issues such as: FEMA denials, problems with insurance, landlord/tenant issues, unemployment benefits or denials, employment issues, contractor issues and identity theft.

After calling 1-866-761-4692, callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail.

Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief description of their legal problem, and whether the issue is urgent.

Callers will receive a call back from an experienced Iowa Legal Aid staff member to go through a screening.

Callers who meet Iowa Legal Aid's guidelines will be connected with an Iowa Legal Aid attorney.

Offers free legal advice to the victims of the April 26 and May 21, 2024 severe storms who are experiencing legal problems due to the storms. Legal problems may include issues such as: FEMA denials, problems with insurance, landlord/tenant issues, unemployment benefits or denials, employment issues, contractor issues and identity theft.

After calling 1-866-761-4692, callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail.

Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief description of their legal problem, and whether the issue is urgent.

Callers will receive a call back from an experienced Iowa Legal Aid staff member to go through a screening.

Callers who meet Iowa Legal Aid's guidelines will be connected with an Iowa Legal Aid attorney.

Local legal aid providers and pro bono attornerys will be available to help with the following: Assistance securing FEMA and other government benefits available to disaster victims Assistance with life, medical and property insurance claims Help with home repair contracts and contractors Replacement of wills and other important legal documents lost or destroyed in the disaster Consumer protections such as price-gouging and avoiding contractor scams in the rebuilding process Counseling on mortgage-foreclosure problems and landlord-tenant problems
Local legal aid providers and pro bono attornerys will be available to help with the following: Assistance securing FEMA and other government benefits available to disaster victims Assistance with life, medical and property insurance claims Help with home repair contracts and contractors Replacement of wills and other important legal documents lost or destroyed in the disaster Consumer protections such as price-gouging and avoiding contractor scams in the rebuilding process Counseling on mortgage-foreclosure problems and landlord-tenant problems

Offers free legal advice to the victims of the April 26 and May 21, 2024 severe storms who are experiencing legal problems due to the storms. Legal problems may include issues such as: FEMA denials, problems with insurance, landlord/tenant issues, unemployment benefits or denials, employment issues, contractor issues and identity theft.

After calling 1-866-761-4692, callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail.

Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief description of their legal problem, and whether the issue is urgent.

Callers will receive a call back from an experienced Iowa Legal Aid staff member to go through a screening.

Callers who meet Iowa Legal Aid's guidelines will be connected with an Iowa Legal Aid attorney.