Disaster
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What do you need?
I need information to prepare for a disaster
I need information about resources for disaster victims
I need information about providing disaster relief as a community organization
I need information about providing pro bono legal assistance
Who are you?
About Disaster Legal Services
Disaster Legal Services is a federal program that enables Legal Aid organizations such as Legal Services of North Dakota to provide free legal assistance to disaster survivors. If you’ve experienced a disaster, you may be facing resulting legal issues for months or years after the disaster has ended. Contact us if you have any of the following legal needs after a disaster:
Who is eligible?
Our Disaster Legal Services program requires your legal issue to be related to a disastrous event. This includes things like natural disasters, human-made disasters like chemical spills or arson, public health emergencies like a pandemic, or isolated disasters such as a pipe bursting in a home. Our Disaster Legal Services Program covers disasters going back to 2022
Financial eligibility for all Legal Services of North Dakota programs depends on income, wealth, and household size. Review our eligibility criteria and Contact Us if you have questions. You can apply for assistance here or by calling our intake team.
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Income Guidelines
Generally 125% of poverty, but higher income limits, or no income limits depending on the type of case or client age.
Citizenship or Immigration Status
For help, you must be a U.S. citizen or provide proof of your immigration status if your case is accepted.
Ages Served
We serve all ages, but have separate assistance lines depending on your age.
Under age 60:
Call toll-free 1-800-634-5263
Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Central
Age 60+:
Call toll-free 1-866-621-9886
Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Central
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible: All locations are accessible for those in wheelchairs.
Hearing Impaired: Our 800 numbers are equipped with phone relay.
Visually Impaired:
Benefits of Using Disaster Legal Services
Recovering from a disaster is complicated. Complicated legal issues often require complicated solutions. But you are not alone.
By using Disaster Legal Services, you will….