Hurricane Ida
Recovery Information
Free Legal Aid
Free legal service is available for people impacted by Hurricane Ida.
When disaster strikes, people often need legal help. Free civil legal aid from your local legal aid office may be available. Survivors often need help with legal problems like:
- Landlord-Tenant Problems
- Disaster Food Stamps Denials
- Disaster Unemployment Benefits
- Contractor Fraud
- Power of Attorney
- Insurance Disputes
- FEMA Disputes
- Family Law
- Foreclosures
- Successions
- Bankruptcy
- Notarization
For possible legal help, if you income qualify, contact:
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Disaster Helpline - 1-844-244-7871
Or you can apply online at slls.org
Disability Rights Louisiana can provide persons with disabilities with assistance with:
- FEMA disputes and appeals
- Obtaining a sign language interpreter
- Obtaining necessary medicine or assistive devices from Medicaid
- Accessing personal care workers through a Medicaid Waiver
- Regaining contact with Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
- Obtaining special education services during evacuation
- Referrals to other community services
Contact:
(800) 960-7705
info@disabilityrightsla.org