Fact Sheets

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The Disaster Legal Services program may be implemented during a disaster declaration that provides confidential, free legal assistance to survivors who need legal help due to a major disaster, but who do not have the means to secure adequate legal services.

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FEMA and the state, territory or tribal government may provide direct and financial disaster assistance to U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified non-citizens.

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Everyone is eager to go home, clean up the burn site and start rebuilding. As you return, follow direction of local officials, and don’t rush in when you arrive. If you find your home had damage, be careful. Recovery calls for caution.

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As part of its commitment to helping make communities stronger and more resilient, FEMA provides assistance to eligible homeowners affected by a disaster to help repair or rebuild stronger, more durable homes.

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