DISASTER LEGAL SERVICES (DLS) | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) - NEW YORK STATE
285 Fulton St, New York, NY 10007
Eligibility
Individuals effected by declared major disaster
Hours
Agency requests client call for details
(212) 680-3600
Voice·
Main
(800) 342-3661
Voice·
Disaster Legal Services Hotline
(800) 621-3362
Voice·
Disaster Aid Hotline
Website
https://www.fema.gov/Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call or Visit Website
Fees
None/Not Applicable
Service area
NY
DLS 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. For individuals seeking DLS, there is no formal application process. Individuals can access these services by contacting the phone number designated for the specific major disaster.
Last assured
05/29/2024
Providing organization
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) - NEW YORK STATE
FEMA leads the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program.