This page includes introductory resources on disaster preparedness, response, and long-term recovery.
Disaster Declarations
Individual Assistance Program & Policy Guide (IAPPG)
Update to FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide, Version 1.1
FEMA 2022-2026 Strategic Plan
National Disaster Attorney Guidebook
Disaster Relief Pro Bono Portal
CLE Training: Current and Emerging Issues in Disaster Response | Legal Strategies and Practices for Helping Survivors
Advocates for Disaster Justice
Disaster Counseling Videos
ABA Center for Pro Bono
DisasterAssistance.gov
National Disaster Legal Hotline (888-743-5749)
ABA Free Legal Answers
Figuring Out FEMA
Create Your Own FEMA Appeal Letter
Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center
Ready.gov
LSC Organization Program Checklist
ABA Model Court Rule on the Provision of Legal Services After a Disaster (Katrina Rule)