Disaster Survivors
We help survivors of natural disasters like Hurricanes with legal issues that are barriers to recovery, like FEMA/Restore Louisiana problems, disaster food stamps, rental assistance and other income, successions, contractor disputes and disaster aid collections.
Resources
June 30th Deadline To Complete a Survey for Help From Restore LA
Restore Assistance for Hurricane Francine is now available! You must complete a survey to get Restore assistance. Act Now! The Deadline is June 30, 2025. Not sure? We recommend still completing the survey. If you are denied but believe your home should qualify, you...
Need Hurricane Repairs? Avoid Contractor Fraud
These steps can help you to avoid contractor fraud, scams or receiving bad repair work. Do Your Research Always verify any person or company you're considering for home repairs. Obtain their full name and business address, and request their Louisiana license. Ensure...
Successions for Hurricane Francine Insurance Claims
Was the insurance on your Home under the name of someone who died? What happens when someone lives in property that belonged to their parent(s) or grandparent(s) or other relative and a succession was never opened? When the insurance check arrives, it is made out to...
What to know about SBA Loans, Restore LA & FEMA Assistance for Hurricane Francine
If I get FEMA assistance, can I get a SBA Loan? Yes, you can get FEMA assistance and an SBA Loan or get one. Do I need to get an SBA Loan to get FEMA? No, you can get FEMA assistance without applying for a SBA Loan. Can Restore LA help if I don’t get enough money from...
Hurricane Francine Disaster Food Stamps Approved for Jefferson Parish
Disaster Food Stamps (DSNAP) are now available to eligible disaster-impacted households in Jefferson Parish. Apply for DSNAP by calling 1-888-LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578) on their assigned day by last name. DSNAP interviews will start on Wednesday, September 25....
Replacement and Supplemental Food Stamps for Survivors of Hurricane Francine
SNAP Replacement Automatic Replacement: Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Automatically receive replacement of 40% of their September benefits if they were issued on or before the September 11 landfall. Replacement benefits will be on EBT cards by...