WE BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES DIASTER RELIEF AND SUPPORT
We're staunch advocates for the principle that every disaster survivor deserves unfettered access to the vital support they need. Our programs address the disparity between individuals' legal needs and access to adequate resources and support.
dIRECT AID AFTER DISASTERS
We rapidly deploy to disaster-impacted areas, partnering with local communities to provide immediate legal guidance and education. We offer free legal guidance to disaster survivors by providing essential assistance, ensuring they have the necessary resources to navigate the intricate legal landscape while safeguarding their disaster legal rights.
Community EDUCATION
Our disaster-rights education campaign ensures free access to essential legal information through user-friendly guides, explanatory videos, and virtual and in-person educational events. These initiatives focus on disaster preparedness, survivor rights, post-disaster services, and long-term recovery strategies.
We aim to be a credible, collaborative, mobile-friendly legal resource for our community. While there are numerous disaster assistance resources, many people need help navigating the system due to confusing and inaccessible terminology. We create free legal information that turns the often oppressive language of legalese into something everyone can use.
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TRAININGS
We provide specialized training for social service providers, attorneys, advocates, and disaster responders. Our webinars and in-person education sessions focus on disaster-related issues, equipping legal and social service professionals to handle post-disaster challenges effectively. We tailor each presentation to the specific needs of the group, recognizing that disaster response is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Additionally, our "Clinic in a Box" model offers organizations tangible resources to enhance their direct community services. Please reach out to us to discuss the best fit for your organization.
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When provided with legal disaster tools, we believe that social service providers are in a unique position to help their service base. All trainings are taught by ELR attorneys who are experts in disaster law and strive to keep up to date on the ever-changing developments in FEM guidance. Each training is specifically tailored to the audience's needs and the social service providers' requests.
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We recruit, train, and coordinate attorney volunteers through the robust network we have developed with law schools, law firms, state and local bar associations, and aid organizations throughout the country. From webinars to in-person training, we prepare volunteers and legal service providers for the unexpected challenges they may encounter while assisting clients. Leveraging volunteer support is essential to sustaining long-term recovery efforts for disaster-affected communities.