The presenter will discuss federal benefits eligibility after a disaster, the sequence of delivery, common legal issues that arise as survivors navigate applications for, and denials of, FEMA and SBA benefits. The presenter will also discuss the role of pro bono attorneys after a disaster.

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit
In this class, you will learn about:
• The role of the Federal government in disaster assistance
• Types of Federal assistance available in disasters through the Federal Response Plan (FRP).
• The disaster response and recovery cycle.
• Eligibility criteria for major types of assistance.
• The purpose and function of an Emergency Response Team.

Presented by:
Julie Rattray, Legal Services Pro Bono Coordinator, Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles (https://www.nlsla.org/)
Kate Meiss, Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles (https://www.nlsla.org/)

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